Leicester, who made significant changes to their side because of injury and enforced resting of England Elite Player Squad members, were already showing signs of panic under pressure, gifting Hougaard another long-range shot at goal from 55 yards which sailed between the posts.
If the ECB gives the impression that it will do the minimum to abate the bond-market panic, it would increase the pressure on Italy's politicians to support a reform-minded cabinet and to push through the right policies quickly.