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Summary

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  • Locatelli opens scoring with tap in, before firing in a second

  • Immobile scores third as Italy qualify for last 16 with victory

  • Chiellini goal disallowed for offside, before limping off minutes later

  1. Thank you and goodnightpublished at 22:30 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

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    And that is that.

    Another great night for Italy, who can face Wales knowing they are already through to the last 16.

    Who fancies them in the next round, eh?

    Thanks for following. We'll be back tomorrow with Ukraine v North Macedonia, Denmark v Belgium and Netherlands v Austria.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 22:22 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

    #bbcfootball

    Ryan: Italy have played well, but they've beaten two bang average teams at home. Their clean sheet record would suggest they're definitely a force to be reckoned with at this tournament, though.

  3. Postpublished at 22:20 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

    FT: Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Ciro Immobile has become the first player to score in Italy’s first two games at a major tournament (Euros & World Cup) since Christian Vieri at the 2002 World Cup.

  4. Watch: Immobile fires in a third for Italypublished at 22:14 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

    FT: Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    And to complete the set, here is Ciro Immobile adding his side's third goal and his second in two games at Euro 2020.

  5. Watch: Locatelli double helps sink Switzerlandpublished at 22:06 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

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    What a night for this young man, eh?

    Manuel Locatelli put in a stellar display full of energy and intelligence. Oh, and he also has an absolute wand of a left foot too.

    He has just picked up Uefa's 'star of the match' award. Of course.

  6. 'Outstanding'published at 22:05 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

    FT: Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Leon Osman
    Former Everton midfielder on Â鶹Éç Radio 5 Live

    Brilliant performance from Italy and they controlled it from start to finish.

    Three wonderful goals and they really look like a team that people will have to take notice of. They played against a decent Switzerland side, controlled the game and looked outstanding.

    I really enjoyed watching them and they were full of energy which is great to see in the modern game. They want to score goals and entertain. They look impressive from what we've seen so far.

  7. Forza Italia!published at 22:04 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

    FT: Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Italy are now unbeaten in their last 58 competitive matches that were held in Italy, last losing in September 1999 against Denmark in a European Championship qualifying match in Naples, winning 45 and drawing 13 such matches since.

    They are also unbeaten in 29 games in all competitions (W24 D5) since a Nations League defeat against Portugal in 2018. Only once in their history have they gone on a longer run without defeat (30 games between November 1935-July 1939).

    Oh, and they have kept a clean sheet in each of their last 10 matches in all competitions, going 965 minutes without conceding since a Donny van de Beek goal for the Netherlands last October. They have gone 10 games without conceding a goal for the first time since November 1989-June 1990.

  8. Rate the playerspublished at 22:01 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

    Lots of top performances in that, but who was the best? You can rate the players here, for a little while longer anyway.

    Player raterImage source, Â鶹Éç Sport
  9. Postpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

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    For anyone worried about Giorgio Chiellini, he is currently striding around the Stadio Olimpico pitch administering high fives and hugs like a proud dad. Doesn't seem too inhibited by that leg injury that caused him to be subbed in the first half.

    We'll hear more about that in the coming days, though, I'm sure.

  10. Italy sitting prettypublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

    Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Group AImage source, Â鶹Éç Sport

    Italy become the first nation to qualify for the knockout phase at Euro 2020.

    Should they win their group a trip to Wembley awaits for Roberto Mancini's side in the last 16, where they will face the runners-up from Group C.

  11. Postpublished at 21:54 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

    FT: Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Italy are through to the last 16. And they have done it in style.

    Switzerland stay on one point and face a huge final group game with Turkey to see who might join Roberto Mancini's side.

    Things are looking good for Wales too.

  12. FULL-TIMEpublished at 90+3 mins

    Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Flawless victory.

    italy celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

    #bbcfootball

    Josh: Free-scoring Italy. Not usually two words you'd put together.

  14. Postpublished at 90+2 mins

    Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    If we're talking early tournament momentum, Italy are the equivalent of that boulder at the start of Raiders of the Lost Ark.

  15. Postpublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

    Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Leon Osman
    Former Everton midfielder on Â鶹Éç Radio 5 Live

    It's third time lucky for Ciro Immobile, a wonderful effort. It was a good interception from Toloi, the ball falls to Immobile and you expect him to pass but he takes an effort, the ball bounces just in front of the goalkeeper and he can't keep it out.

  16. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Italy 3-0 Switzerland

    Prior to this tournament, Italy had never scored more than two in a game. They've done it two times out of two at Euro 2020.

    They look very, very, very good.

  17. goal

    GOAL - Italy 3-0 Switzerlandpublished at 89 mins

    Ciro Immobile

    Cake, say hello to the icing!

    Ciro Immobile has tried and tried again and finally he has his reward with a low shot from range that Yann Sommer gets a hand to but only to push it into the corner of the net.

    Italy third goal celebrationImage source, Getty Images
  18. 'Outclassed'published at 21:46 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

    Italy 2-0 Switzerland

    Leon Osman
    Former Everton midfielder on Â鶹Éç Radio 5 Live

    Switzerland have been outclassed by Italy. Switzerland know their job now - they have to beat Turkey in their final game.

    Locatelli has covered every blade of grass on their pitch and scored two goals, a wonderful evening for him.

  19. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 88 mins

    Italy 2-0 Switzerland

    If ever a man deserved a standing ovation. Everyone rises to salute Manuel Locatelli, who departs to be replaced by Matteo Pessina.

    What a night for the Sassuolo lad.

    Nicolo Barrela also gets a rest with Bryan Cristante replacing him.

  20. Postpublished at 21:43 British Summer Time 16 June 2021

    Italy 2-0 Switzerland

    This heatmap underlines just how Switzerland have struggled to get any change out of a well-drilled Italy side this evening.

    Just the one shot on target. A meagre return.

    Switzerland heatmapImage source, Opta