Italy coach Roberto Mancini believes fans are now with his team after their 0-0 draw against Portugal.

The 0-0 draw with Portugal at San Siro means the Nations League campaign is over, but they have a friendly against the USA on Tuesday in Genk.

“We are a little unlucky in some situations, but the team is proving that it can compete at any level in the future and we can only get stronger from here," Mancini told Rai programme Che Tempo Che Fa.

“It was pleasing to see the response from the fans, as being able to recreate the joy for this Nazionale is the best and most important thing we can achieve.

“We are managing that because the lads are playing some really good football. Of course, there's a long way to go and we are working, trying to renovate the Nazionale with young players and a different tactical approach."