Mancini has led Italy on a world record 37-match unbeaten run, which included the triumphant Euro campaign in June and July culminating in victory on penalties over England at Wembley. These are two matches between four of the best teams in Europe, and so there will be two very important fixtures to try and improve as a side,” he added. Italy’s remarkable run of form makes them favourites for the title, but Mancini said nothing can be taken for granted against Luis Enrique’s side. “But we are fully aware that we have to work hard game after game to continue like this,” he said. “Spain played their best game of the Euros against us.
