OK, tell us which Italian is better in each of their positions, or has more talent.
Left-back? Criscito, Grosso, Antonini? Nah, Baines is probably better than them.
Right-wing? Does Italy even have a right-winger after Camo called it quits? Schelotto? Really? Come on, Lennon easily wins that role without a doubt.
Glenn Johnson? Italy has Maggio, Cassani, Santon, and Motta. Perhaps a couple of those players are on the same par as Johnson, but it's not like the glory days of the Azzurri, that's for sure.
Wilshere? What, Poli?

Give me a break.
So yes, generally, the players supposedly recommended by Capello are better than their Italian counterparts. Sorry. And I even dislike the English NT.