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Italy Ease Past Finland in Final Friendly Test, but Questions Remain

The Italian national team took the field against Finland for their final friendly before the 2016 European Championship with questions left to answer. There were still major doubts as to what the team's best setup was in midfield, as well as on the forward line.

When Dutch referee Bas Nijhuis blew his whistle for the final time, the Azzurri had a 2-0 victory—the first time they had won consecutive friendlies since 2014. An excellent defensive performance and a sterling game from Antonio Candreva saw Italy walk out winners, but the uncertainties still remain for manager Antonio Conte with a week left before their Euro 2016 opener.