In addition to the seven Arsenal players (Frank Moss, George Male, Eddie Hapgood, Wilf Copping, Ray Bowden, Ted Drake and Cliff Bastin), a young Stanley Matthews (Stoke City) won his second cap for the side; Cliff Britton (Everton), Jack Barker (Derby County) and Eric Brook (Manchester City) were the other three players.

Eric Brook and Cliff Bastin caused the Italians an infinite amount of trouble by their passing and quick shooting.

[3] Brook had missed a first-minute penalty after Drake was fouled by Carlo Ceresoli (who was able to save the goal with a prompt jump on the right).

However, after realising the gravity of Monti's injury, the Italians adjusted their playing tactics so that England were unable to break through their defences.

Giuseppe Meazza scored twice, and was only denied an equaliser by the woodwork and a series of saves from England's athletic goalkeeper, Frank Moss.