Italy

Midfielder’s impressive brace in 3-0 win over Switzerland helped Azzurri book last-16 berth

Mancini was an unlikely figure to lead the revolution the country was crying for, but he has proved an inspired choice

The Swiss come up against an Italian side who have not conceded a goal in a nine-match winning streak

Under Roberto Mancini, the Napoli captain has finally been given his chance to shine on the international scene

Azurris thrash Turkey 3-0 in Group A opener in front of 16,000 fans in Rome

Postponed 12 months ago because of the pandemic, the European Championship starts in front of limited crowds

Azzurri's failed to qualify for the 2018 WC, losing to Sweden, and have won Europe's trophy just once in 1968

Mancini's resurgent four-time world champions are being touted as possible dark horses of the tournament

Gli Azzurri have lost just two matches, and are undefeated in 27 games since September 2018

Former striker can now work in football after being cleared by Italy's criminal courts