England were in for a prolonged stay in Italy following Tuesday night 's 1-1 friendly draw after their flight was held up due to a 'technical issue ' . Andros Townsend came off the bench to rescue the Three Lions from defeat with a stunning strike in Turin after Graziano Pelle had netted the opener for the hosts at the Juventus Stadium . But , after the match , news of the stricken plane became apparent with the England squad now due to return home on Wednesday . England 's planned flight home from Italy on Tuesday has been delayed by a day due to a 'technical issue ' The incident will come as a frustration to England manager Roy Hodgson ( left ) and the whole squad . Andros Townsend ( centre left ) came on as a second-half substitute to score England 's equaliser in a 1-1 draw . England manager Roy Hodgson said : 'We only know it 's a technical issue . That is all we know so that has put the flight tonight out of the question . 'We hope to leave relatively early in the morning . ' A Football Association spokesman confirmed England have booked a return flight at noon on Wednesday . Graziano Pelle ( right ) headed Italy ahead on 29 minutes - flicking home Giorgio Chiellini 's cross .
England drew 1-1 against Italy in a friendly on Wednesday night . Three Lions were set to return to England from Turin after the match . Squad will now return on Tuesday - with their flights booked for noon .