Former Holland coach Louis van Gaal was impressed by Roberto Mancini's Italy earlier this week.

Italy defeated the Oranje 1-0 in Amsterdam for their Nations League qualifier.

Van Gaal remarked: “For the first time, I really loved watching an Italian team play, because in the past Italian football was known primarily for being defensive,.

“I had an opportunity to work in Italy towards the start of my career, before I went to Barcelona.

"It was Milan who wanted me."