Euro 2020: Italy make early statement of intent with opening night win

Italy’s dominance was confirmed in the 79th minute when Cakir conceded possession with a poor clearance and the ball was worked across the pitch to Insigne who finished superbly.

Ciro Immobile, centre, scores Italy's second goal against Turkey during the Euro 2020 Group A match at the Olympic stadium in Rome. Picture: Ettore Ferrari

A year later than planned, Italy finally got Euro 2020 underway with Roberto Mancini’s side wasting little time in demonstrating they are capable of playing a prominent role in the latter stages of the tournament.

An emphatic win in front of 16,000 supporters in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, secured through second half goals from Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne and a Merih Demiral own goal, confirmed the promise shown by Mancini’s side ahead of the finals.