Englands concerns grow over state of pitch for Italy World Cup opener

Manaus playing surface and stadium still look unfinished

I dont think it will be in good condition says groundsman

England have requested a report from Fifa on the state of the pitch at the Arena da Amazônia, where they kick off their World Cup campaign against Italy on Saturday, amid concerns that the turf is worn and in shoddy condition.

Roy Hodgson will dispatch a member of his backroom staff to the £173m venue in Manaus upon arrival on Thursday to inspect the playing surface. Photographs of the newly constructed stadium have prompted some concern. The ground is apparently fully functional but building work is not completely concluded.

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