England will host four-time World Cup winners Italy as they step up their preparations for the Euro 2020 finals.

Axar.az reports citing Teamtalk that the Azzurri, who were crowned European champions in 1968, will head for Wembley on Friday, March 27 in the first of four friendlies in the build-up to next summer’s tournament.

An FA statement said: “Italy will visit Wembley Stadium connected by EE to face England on Friday 27 March 2020 (8 pm kick-off).

“The fixture will be the first of four tests to help the Three Lions prepare for next summer’s UEFA EURO 2020.

“The occasion will also be designated as ‘The Heads Up International’ in support of The FA’s charitable partnership with HRH The Duke of Cambridge’s Heads Together mental health initiative.”