Italy coach Antonio Conte isn't panicking over their scratchy form.
Conte has won all three of his games on the Italy bench so far, but Friday's 2-1 victory over Azerbaijan was the worst performance yet.
"We are like cyclists at the start of a stage: head down and pedal hard, without listening to praise or criticism.
"Don't forget we have only been working together for a month and are creating something great here. I'd wait a few more games before passing judgment.
"Meanwhile, this team already has a precise identity and we can do well."
