Well I got that wrong. Despite my halftime fears that Italy would win, England battered them in second half but couldn't find the net.
Not sure if it's going to be extra time or pens now...
Last season's pre-season friendly was at Reading and we were singing for Cucurella to stay. I wonder what we'll be singing for this time.
I'll be there.
Doesn't seem to line himself up correctly, especially when bowler is going round the wicket. Ends up playing across the line. But 50 is a useful contribution.
Slightly off topic
I just read a remarkable thing on X - don't know if it's true or not.
Southampton are going for their 10th consecutive home win tonight v Hull, managed of course by our own Liam Rosenior.
The last time they did it, was in 2011 (Nigel Adkins can you keep up?) against Hull...
I thought he was terrible for an hour or more today, then somehow he upped his game and played well for the last part of the game. Perhaps it's just a case of getting back up to speed after a long layoff.