Jim Crawford's side have exceeded expectations during this U21 European Championship qualifying campaign and have already booked at least a playoff spot for the upcoming championship. After beating Montenegro and Bosnia last week and Sweden drawing against Italy, a win over the Italians on Tuesday will seal a top place finish for Ireland. Here's all the information you need to know including how to watch Ireland v Italy.
When is Ireland v Italy?
Kick off is at 5pm on Tuesday the 14th of June.
How to watch Ireland v Italy?
Coverage starts on RTÉ 2 and RTÉ Player at 4:30pm.
Form Guide
The Boys in Green come into the tie after four wins on the bounce, their last defeat coming at home to Italy back in November. Since then they have beaten Sweden twice and also overcame Bosnia and Montengro last week.
A brace from Will Smallbone and a strike from Mipo Odubeko sealed a comfortable 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina at the start of this international window.
Smallbone was on target again when Ireland beat Montenegro last Monday as was Tyreik Wright and Liam Kerrigan.
Beautiful from Will Smallbone. Beautiful from Ireland 😍
What a player.#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/OdnmX2aN78"— Kenny's Kids (@KennysKids) June 6, 2022
Italy are sitting two points ahead of Ireland in the Group F standings and are yet to lose a game during the campaign. In their last outting Sweden drew 1-1 with the group leaders while the week before Italy beat Luxembourg 3-0.
The Italians will be encouraged by their performance over Ireland at Tallaght Stadium back in March where strikes from Lorenzo Lucca and Matteo Cancellieri sealed a vital three points.
Ast0n Villa's Tyreik Wright has been in impressive form for the U21s and speaking after last week's win over Montenegro, the winger expressed his excitement ahead of the clash against Italy.
"It's a massive three points for us. I can't wait for the Italy game. Honestly, I can't wait. They done us in our own backyard, so we'll be looking to do them in their backyard"
Here's Wright's full post match interview.
Tyreik Wright isn't one bit daunted by #IRLU21's upcoming away fixture against Italy. pic.twitter.com/xu6lDcBN9a
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) June 6, 2022
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