In the quarterfinals on Friday in Munich, Italy will play either defending champion Portugal or top-ranked Belgium. That means trying to stop either Cristiano Ronaldo or Romelu Lukaku.
This record-breaking team is off to the quarterfinals of the European Championship with a defense that finally allowed a goal after more than 19 hours but with a national team-record 12th straight victory.
Insigne has formed a strong partnership with Ciro Immobile, who has finally been able to translate his scoring success in Serie A to the international stage.
Matteo Pessina scored late in the first half by redirecting a free kick from Marco Verratti.
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Midfielder Manuel Locatelli scored two goals Wednesday and the Azzurri beat Switzerland 3-0.
Italy dominated from the start but was denied in the first half by a superb save from Çakır and a decision by the referee not to award a penalty for an apparent handball.
Raspadori is a surprise selection considering he is yet to make his debut for the national team and has only played 39 games in Serie A.
It’s a transformation that came sooner than expected under coach Roberto Mancini, who has found the right mix of younger players and veterans to create optimism around a team that had lost all of its confidence.
Italy coach Roberto Mancini used mostly reserves before he decides on his 26-man list for Euro 2020 over the weekend.
The former Manchester City manager said would prefer to step down from the national team charge and return to club management.
Rossi had a remarkable career comeback, leading Italy to the World Cup title after returning from a suspension following a betting scandal in 1980.
Rossi is widely regarded as one of the best forwards of all time and is most famous for his heroics at the 1982 World Cup in Spain.
While France put 7 goals past Ukraine, Italy secured a 6-0 win over Moldova. Germany, however, were left disappointed as they were held at 3-3 by Turkey.
The 21-year-old Roma player only returned from his previous injury in July but hurt his other knee while playing for Italy on Monday.
Several Chelsea players reportedly tested positive for the virus upon returning from vacation, resulting in Jorginho being placed in isolation.
Nicolò Zaniolo, debutant Riccardo Orsolini, and Federico Chiesa all got off the mark to help Italy to a record-extending 11th successive victory.
Goals from Kylian Mbappe, Wissam Ben Yedder, Florian Thauvin and Kurt Zouma helped France beat Andorra 4-0 and reclaim first place in Group H while Belgium, Germany and Italy also earned easy wins.
Italy dominated and had the better of the chances in front of a packed crowd in Milan but ended with a sixth successive home draw.
Italy has recorded only one victory in 10 matches, a win over Saudi Arabia in a friendly in May.
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