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Mancini doesn't want Pozzo comparisons as Italy book Euro 2020 place

The Azzurri coach is overseeing an impressive winning streak but believes that is nothing to what an Italian legend achieved at the helm

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma paid tribute to Azzurri coach Roberto Mancini, who himself downplayed his influence, after Saturday's 2-0 win over Greece secured their place at Euro 2020 with three matches to spare.

Italy went into the match at Rome's Stadio Olimpico having won each of their first six Group J matches and knew another victory would confirm their participation in next year's tournament.

It was by no means plain-sailing against a Greece side who set up to frustrate Italy, with Mancini's side barely troubling the visitors' defence in the first half.