Cesc Fabregas praised Italy's winning start to Euro 2020 by claiming they ate Turkey alive in their 3-0 win to open the tournament. After a goalless first half, a Merih Demiral own goal eventually saw Roberto Mancini's men break the deadlock against Senol Gunes' men, who played very deep throughout the game. Asked how impressed he was, Fabregas - who won Euro 2008 and 2012 with Spain - said: 'Very impressed, they did what they had to do in the second half. Former Chelsea star Fabregas insisted Italy were deserved winners at the Stadio Olimpico'Tougher tests lie ahead but they dealt with Turkey emphatically. 'Italy were impressive in everything they did, not only with the ball, but without it as well,' Shearer said.

Source: Daily Mail June 11, 2021 21:46 UTC