England didn't really "let" Italy dominate them, unless you count Rooney's lazy marking of Pirlo a purposeful act of submission. England were forced narrow due to Italy's diamond, England's fullbacks were useless after the start, and their wingers were rarely in position to launch a counter attack (because they were forced inside). Yes, playing deeper naturally means it will be harder to break through the defence deep, but the defence wasn't infallible - two balls hit the woodwork and another goal was called offside. Very little suggests that England let Italy and, more specifically, Pirlo dominate.
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