article_snippet.sent: Hopes were high after seven straight wins but Roy Hodgson's men struggled in the first half, deservedly falling behind to a Graziano Pelle header in Turin.
article_snippet.sent: However, half-time brought with it renewed enthusiasm and England dominated the second period, levelling in style through Andros Townsend and going close to turning a 1-1 into an away triumph. '
article_snippet.sent: We have (moved on from the World Cup) and I think that's why We were so disappointed with the first half,' England captain Wayne Rooney said. '
article_snippet.sent: Graziano Pelle opened the scoring as England deservedly went behind in the first half against Italy .
article_snippet.sent: Andros Townsend equalised for Roy Hodgson's side during a much-improved second period .
article_snippet.sent: Things certainly ended positively for England, with Rooney dovetailing well with full debutant Harry Kane as Roy Hodgson's's second-half introductions stated Things case.
highlights_snippet.sent: Graziano Pelle gave Italy a deserved lead as England struggled in first half .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: England improved and equalised through Andros Townsend after break .