European football Championship: Italy have become the first team to qualify for the last 16 at the ongoing European Championship on Wednesday
Judging by their recent form it should come as no surprise from Roberto Mancini’s men.
They have made 10 wins on the trot as they swept past Switzerland, and have scored 31 goals since they last conceded
Their past 19 games have hit 59 goals, conceding just three.
They have unbeaten 29-matches in which they have scored 80 goals.
Italy look like favorites to win the tournament but how far can they go as the event develops?
The team’s bold approach saw them net three goals in two consecutive matches at a European Championship for the first time as they brush off Turkey and Switzerland
The former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder Roy Keane has praised the Italian side.
Gianluca Zambrotta, who reached the Euro 2000 final with Italy, added: say there were high expectations
With the Italians sitting comfortably at the top of their group with six points, Mancini spoke optimistically of his side’s chances while acknowledging there will be tough tests to come.
Fans are watching if Italy will have the firepower to advance in the knockout phases
The Italians are on the high spirit but the only slightly negative aspect of the team came in the form of an injury to Captain Giorgio Chiellini, who has a suspected hamstring strain after 24 minutes of the match.
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