World Cup: England lose 2-1 to Italy

Hodgson insists defeated England 'can still qualify' after defeat in Manaus

Mario Balotelli scores against England at World Cup

Roy Hodgson says he has "great confidence" England will qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup despite their 2-1 defeat to Italy last night.

In the sweltering heat of the Arena Amazonia in Manaus, a header from Mario Balotelli sealed Italy's victory after Daniel Sturridge had equalised Claudio Marchisio's fine strike.

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