In-form Italy became the first team to reach the knock-out stage of the European Championship with another impressive Group ‘A’ showing in victory over Switzerland.
Roberto Mancini’s side thumped Turkey on the opening day of the tournament and made it back-to-back with a 3-0 win courtesy of another sprightly performance in Rome on Wednesday.
Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli scored twice, first by finishing off a move he started by tapping in from Domenico Berardi’s darting run and cutback.
Italy’s passing and pressing was far superior to their opponents and Locatelli’s fizzing strike from the edge of the area underlined their control of the contest. Lazio striker Ciro Immobile’s long-range drive, which squirmed under goal-keeper Yann Sommer, completed a comprehensive victory late on. (BBC)
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