Italy 3-0 Switzerland: Locatelli double sends Mancini's men through
Locatelli scored in-form Italy’s 29th goal without reply to put them ahead at Stadio Olimpico, where Switzerland failed to land a shot on target in the opening 45 minutes.
The Sassuolo midfielder struck again early in the second half and Ciro Immobile added a third to ensure the scoreline reflected their dominance on a night when Roberto Mancini’s men showed their 3-0 opening-game win over Turkey was no flash in the pan.
Switzerland must beat Turkey in their final group game to retain hope of finishing in the top two in Group A, while Italy can rest players when they face Wales.
Giorgio Chiellini had the ball in the net after 18 minutes but his close-range strike was ruled out for handball in the build-up following a VAR review, before the veteran defender left the field with a hamstring injury.
Italy deservedly took the lead after 25 minutes when Jorginho set Domenico Berardi free down the right and he crossed for Locatelli to score with a low finish from six yards.
The second half was just six minutes old when Locatelli struck again, collecting Nicola Barella’s pass on the edge of the Switzerland penalty area before unleashing a left-footed drive into the net.
