Italy can seal their progress to the knockout stages of the European Championship with a game to spare against Switzerland here on Wednesday — but it will not be easy against a coach playing back at his old ground.

There is excitement around the Italy team after their comprehensive 3-0 win over Turkey on Friday to get Roberto Mancini’s side up and running in the tournament.

Much was known about their typically solid defence but it was their attacking flair that caught the eye.

Victory over Switzerland would make Italy the first team to reach the knockout stages.