EUROPEAN champions Italy will be aiming to put their World Cup qualifying failure behind them when they take on Germany at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium TONIGHT.
But it won't be easy as the Germans are currently on a nine-match undefeated run.
- Start time: 7:45pm GMT
- TV/Live stream: Premier Sports 1
- Italy XI: Donnarumma; Florenzi, Acerbi, Bastoni, Biraghi; Frattesi, Cristante, Tonali; Politano, Scamacca, Pellegrini
- Germany XI: Neuer; Kehrer, Rudiger, Sule, Henrichs; Kimmich, Goretzka; Gnabry, Muller, Sane; Werner
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Tale of two benches?
If the two sets of substitutes come into it today, Hansi Flick will certainly have the stronger hand to pick from.
Premier League stars Kai Havertz and Ilkay Gundogan wait in the wings for Germany, as well as the highly-promising Junior Musiala.
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Bayern Munich well represented
As always for the German national team, there is plenty of Bayern presence for Hansi Flick.
Seven of tonight's starters currently play their football for the German champions.
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Scamacca offered opportunity on big stage
While Italy may be experimenting tonight, It offers striker Gianluca Scamacca an opportunity to impress on the biggest stage.
The 23-year-old Sassuolo star has received interest from a host of Europe's biggest clubs, including Arsenal.
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Chance for Werner to find form
It's safe to say club form has deserted Timo Werner since his move to Chelsea from RB Leipzig.
It'll be interesting to see how he does tonight, after being given the nod over club teammate Kai Havertz.
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England fall at first hurdle
These two teams will no doubt have had one eye on the Puskas Arena, as the other two sides in this group got things going.
Hungary picked up a shock 1-0 win over England, instantly blowing this group wide open.
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No World Cup for Italy to prepare for
It looks clear to see Italy's thoughts on this Nations League competition, with the majority of their big names absent today.
With no World Cup to prepare for, perhaps it's time to look for the future for Roberto Mancini.
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Rudiger's first appearance as a Galactico
Antonio Rudiger's long-awaited move to Real Madrid was finally confirmed a few days ago.
While the former Chelsea man has never shown his best at the international level, a win to kick off the Nations League would be great for confidence going into a massive individual season.
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Germany go strong
Plenty of familiar faces on show for Germany!
Germany: Neuer; Rudiger, Kehrer, Sule, Henrichs; Goretzka, Kimmich; Sane, Muller, Gnabry; Werner
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Plenty of changes for Italy
The European Champions came up short in the Finalissima at the weekend, and have made plenty of changes for today's game.
Italy: Donnarumma; Florenzi, Acerbi, Bastoni, Biraghi; Frattesi, Cristante. Tonali; Politano, Scamacca, Pellegrini
- Jack Drury
Good Evening
Hello, and welcome to The Sun's coverage of Italy vs Germany, as both sides look to get their Nations League campaign underway with a win.
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