Aside from two very familiar faces in the centre of defence, this isn't the Italy we're all accustomed to. Manager Roberto Mancini had promised daring and risk-taking, as well as the traditional Italian football tropes of work ethic and patience. His team were true to their word in the opening game of Euro 2020, outlasting Turkey after a scoreless first half to win 3-0 -- the first time the Azzurri have ever scored three times in a European Championship game -- and extending their unbeaten streak to 26 games on an emotional night in Rome.
Mancini's philosophical transformation of Italy withstands toughest test yet in comprehensive Euro 2020-opening win over Turkey
