article_snippet: Despite being gifted an early lead with an own goal, Conte's team then capitulated to trail 2-1 after 17 minutes against opponents who had only managed to beat Azerbaijan in their other four group games.
article_snippet: Conte left Juventus to replace Cesare Prandelli after last summer's World Cup and Conte rounded on Conte critics after Saturday night's draw by saying: 'I am Ok –
article_snippet: Without legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon who was taken ill with flu shortly before the match, Italy's traditionally-strong rearguard was left all at sea.
article_snippet: Italian striker Simone Zaza carelessly lost the ball by the halfway line going for a mazy dribble and the home side counter-attacked at speed.
article_snippet: Conte sent on Eder for Zaza as a desperate measure to salvage a point – and a desperate measure to salvage a point – worked.
article_snippet: Conte will definitely be without Marchisio for England's visit even though initial reports the midfielder suffered ligament damage look unfounded with medical tests showing nothing more serious than a sprain while Buffon will do Conte best to return from Conte illness.
article_snippet: The only Premier League player on show, Southampton striker Graziano Pelle, was an unused substitute for Italy but could face England and his Saints team-mate Nathaniel Clyne this week.