At least one Mag had a good night against Italian opposition on Wednesday, but still finished on the losing side.
Michael Chopra scored twice for England Under-20s at the Stadium of Light, but despite being ahead three times they couldn’t prevent Italy running out 5-3 winners.
Richard Offiong appeared as a 52nd minute substitute for Crewe’s Dean Ashton.
Darren Carter of Birmingham was England’s other goalscorer.
England Team: Andrew Lonergan (Preston): John Otsemebor (Liverpool), Calum Davenport (Coventry City), Ryan Garry (Arsenal), Leon Hylton (Aston Villa) David Fox (Manchester United), Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth), Darren Carter (Birmingham), Michael Chopra (Newcastle United), Dean Ashton (Crewe), Michael Tonge (Sheffield United)
Subs:
Allaway (Leeds United) for Lonergan 45, Austin (Barnsley) for Hylton 45, Offiong (Newcastle) for Ashton 52, Thomas (Arsenal) for Tonge 70, Clarke (Sunderland) for Fox 75