Marchisio braced for tough England opener

Cesare Prandelli's Italy will go head-to-head with England in their Group D opener in Manaus on Saturday - a repeat of their Euro 2012 quarter-final tie.

Italy prevailed on that occasion, winning 4-2 on penalties en route to the final.

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