Italy sealed their ticket into Euro 2016 knock out phase following a 1-0 victory over Sweden with Eder showing up as hero for Gli Azzurri. After a rather tight encounter, Eder finally found a way through the Blue Yellow team's defense as he runs through pas couple of players before curling a lovely shot into the bottom corner.

Italy follow the footsteps on France as Antonio Conte's men successfully made their way into the knock out stage of Euro 2016 following a slender 1-0 win over Sweden. Gli Azzurri's goal was netted by Eder late in the game as he wriggle pass several Swedish defender before sending a curling shot into the bottom corner.

Team: Italy (3-5-2) Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Florenzi, Parolo, De Rossi, Giaccherini, Candreva; Pelle, Eder. Sweden (4-4-2) Isaksson; E Johansson, Lindelof, Granqvist, M Olsson; S Larsson, Ekdal, Kallstrom, Forsberg; Guidetti, Ibrahimovic.

Sweden head coach, Erik Hamren acknowledge that his side will be in for a difficult task this Friday when his team face up against Italy. Hamren stated that although Italy may not have many superstars like the past, but the have shown excellent display against Belgium, that's why the Scandinavian side must put on an effective performance.

Starting their Euro 2016 in an impressive fashion, Italy are aiming to maintain that positive trend as they face Sweden on their second group game this Friday. Azzurri boss, Antonio Conte wants his players to remain focused just like what they did against Belgium as they haven't really done anything significant as just yet.

Euro 2016 is still at an early stages, but there's already tons of excitement and entertainment surrounding all football lovers, especially those who have favorite teams or players participating in the tournament.

Italy picked up all three points on their first group game in Euro 2016 by defeating Belgium 2-0 with goals from Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle. Both goals were pretty, but Pelle's goal was kind of special not just because it was the one that sealed Italy's victory, but because of it's lovely finish and process.

Italy proves that they are still a force to be reckoned with in this Euro 2016 after grabbing all three points against Belgium on Monday night. Gli Azzurri might not force themselves to control possession, but Antonio Conte's men were able to show strong tactical display, creating more dangerous opportunities while denying their opponent much openings.

GOAL! Belgium 0-1 Italy (Giaccherini, 32 mins) Another delicious goal at Euro 2016. Italy take the lead as Leonardo Bonucci, who is just about inside his own half, pings the pass of the tournament to Emanuele Giaccherini inside the Belgium area.

Italian national team head coach, Antonio Conte wants his players to play as warriors on their Euro 2016 opening fixture against Belgium this Monday. Conte stated that both teams are basically warriors as they're representing their nations hope, that's why it's important to act like one in that encounter.

Being considered as one of favorites in this Euro 2016, Belgium will immediately be tested on their group opener as they face up against Italy. Knowing the quality of their opposition, Red Devils' head coach, Marc Wilmots, admitted that he needs his players to be at their top form if they're to grab all three points this Monday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a well known player who has won may titles at club level, but he will be facing different kind of test with his national side, Sweden in the upcoming Euro 2016.