Analysis-Soccer-Dynamic Italy blazing a trail from ashes of World Cup failure

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group A - Italy v Switzerland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - June 16, 2021 Italy's Manuel Locatelli celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates Pool via REUTERS/Alessandra Tarantino TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

ROME (Reuters) - Roberto Mancini has said it took "the end of the world" for him to become Italy coach but his side now appear to be in a brave new world following a classy 3-0 win over Switzerland on Wednesday that propelled them into the Euro 2020 knockouts.

After laying down a marker with a stunning second-half display in their opener to beat Turkey 3-0, Italy matched that scoreline but produced an even more assured performance.