Roberto Mancini expects Italy’s Euro 2020 qualifiers against Bosnia and Greece in June to be “fundamental games for the group.”
Italy posted a second successive win at the start of their qualifying campaign by brushing aside Liechtenstein 6-0 in Parma.
Veteran Fabio Quagliarella became Italy’s oldest international goalscorer at 36 when he converted the first of two penalties.
“We had the right approach from the start,” Italy manager Mancini told Rai Sport.
“The win was assumed, but it was important to keep the right concentration levels and score a lot of goals.
“It was crucial that we created lots of chances and passing moves to make it a real game.
“In June, Bosnia and Greece will probably be fundamental games for the group.”
And Quagliarella added: “It’s a wonderful evening with two goals.
“I am 36-years-old, but I don’t feel it. I am happy, physically in good shape.
“I thank Roberto Mancini, who watched me throughout the season and gave me this opportunity.
“We are top of the group, and it’s a young squad that can only grow.”
