Napoli winger Christian Maggio feels Italy are now entering a new era after victory over Slovenia.

Maggio played as a right-back in the 4-3-1-2 system for their 1-0 victory in Ljubljana last night.

"I hadn't played in that position for a while, but I think things went pretty well.

"We played a good game and deserved to bring home all three points," he said.

"After the disappointment in South Africa with the World Cup it's time to move on and start a new era."