Dino Zoff said in our columns this Friday that he had the feeling that Italy could do something in this Euro.
It is still too early to know if the Squaddra Azzurra can dream of a European coronation but Mancini's men made a strong impression for their entry into the competition in the opening match.
In their lair at the Olympic stadium in Rome in front of 14,000 people, the Transalpines won easily (3-0) in front of a sad Turkish formation which had nevertheless made miseries to the Blues during the qualifying phase (a victory and a draw ).
After a first act dominated by the head and shoulders against the Turks grouped in their half of the field, Italy made the difference after returning from the locker room.
It is the unfortunate Turkish defender Merih Demiral who weighs down his team by scoring against his camp with the chest after a powerful center from Domenico Berardi (1-0, 53rd).
Then, Immobile, opportunist, takes advantage of a shot from Spinazzola repelled by the opposing goalkeeper to make the break (2-0, 66th).
His former teammate in Pescara (with Marco Verratti absent for injury) then added a flat foot following a great collective action (3-0, 78th).
28 unbeaten games for Squadra Azzurra
Solid and talented, the transalpine formation continues its impressive streak of 28 games without defeat.
After having achieved a perfect course during qualifying for the Euro with 10 wins in 10 games, she followed this Friday evening with a perfect introduction.
Even if Lille's Yilmaz and Yazici did not prove to be dangerous, Italy can rely on a very experienced Bonucci - Chiellini hinge (more than 200 selections between them) and a talented and promising goalkeeper with Donnarumma targeted by PSG .
Romain Spinazzola was tireless and inspired on the left side.
Barella, the Italian nugget and Jorginho, they stifled the Turkish environment and, in front, Immobile and Insigne were effective with one goal each.
We can't wait to see their next game on Wednesday against Switzerland.