<text>  England were in for a prolonged stay in Italy following Tuesday nights 1-1 friendly draw after their flight was held up due to a technical issue. Andros Townsend came off the bench to rescue the Three Lions from defeat with a stunning strike in Turin after Graziano Pelle had netted the opener for the hosts at the Juventus Stadium. But, after the match, news of the stricken plane became apparent with the England squad now due to return home on Wednesday. Englands planned flight home from Italy on Tuesday has been delayed by a day due to a technical issue The incident will come as a frustration to England manager Roy Hodgson left and the whole squad . Andros Townsend centre left came on as a second-half substitute to score Englands equaliser in a 1-1 draw . England manager Roy Hodgson said: We only know its a technical issue. That is all we know so that has put the flight tonight out of the question. We hope to leave relatively early in the morning. A Football Association spokesman confirmed England have booked a return flight at noon on Wednesday. Graziano Pelle right headed Italy ahead on 29 minutes - flicking home Giorgio Chiellinis cross . 