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VIDEO: Marco Benassi's perfect header expands Italy's lead vs. England at U-21 Championship

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Looking to squeak out of its group at the European Under-21 Championship, Italy piled on the pressure against England on Wednesday, and was rewarded for its effort.

Having already scored in the first half, Marco Benassi of Torino notched his second goal of the match in the 72nd minute, when Marcello Trotta hooked the ball over his shoulder and Benassi - towering above Carl Jenkinson - capped off the play with a precision-perfect header.

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