Be Here Now....for a classic England v Italy face off!

Le Tournoi brought together four of International Football's big dogs for a short tournament one year prior to France 98, presenting England with a chance to lift a trophy for the first time since 1966.

Glenn Hoddle had kicked off his tenure as Three Lions manager in style, putting his trust in a crop of talented youngsters sprinkled with some older, wiser heads.

After Brazil and France had set the stage for Le Tournoi with an exciting opening day draw, England faced Cesare Maldini's Italy at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.

Italy's team sheet reads like a who's who of 90s football - with Zola, Albertini, De Matteo and more all famiglia to football fans worldwide.

However, the Three Lions weren't short of talent either, with Paul Scholes being given his debut, David Beckham ready to damage and a hungry Ian Wright up top.

Let battle commence. Le Tournoi will be ours!

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