Italy got their World Cup off to the perfect start against England, even without their first-choice keeper and a recognised left-back.
Mattia De Sciglio, who was most likely to start in the position, got injured in training, along with the captain and longtime first-choice in goal, Gigi Buffon, meaning Cesare Prandelli had to shuffle his deck significantly before the Azzurri's most important group-stage game.
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