Substitute Breel Embolo sealed victory on his first international appearance since December 2022.
Having reached the final of Euro 2020, Gareth Southgate’s side will be aiming to go one further this time around.
Group B gets underway as the 2008 and 2012 champions face the 2018 World Cup finalists
The Azzurri start the defence of their title after triumphing at Wembley three years ago