But they had to dig in during a much more difficult second half, with debutante Mateo Retegui pulling a goal back shortly after the restart.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/25/england-southgate-reveals-talk-with-phil-foden-after-subbing-him-off-18495592/

Italy, who beat England on penalties to win Euro 2020 at Wembley Stadium but failed to qualify for the World Cup, were far more dangerous in the second half after Argentina-born Retegui smashed a low shot past Jordan Pickford.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/watch-harry-kane-crawls-back-onto-pitch-after-taking-a-blow-by-the-football-8515745/

The reigning European champions got the job done in the first half, as Retegui broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when Tonali’s corner allowed him to score his second goal in as many games, before Pessina sealed the win in the 27th minute.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/italy-beat-malta-in-euro-qualifiers/