Italy moved top of their UEFA Nations League group on Monday after an impressive 1-0 win over the Netherlands that showcased why hopes were high for a strong showing at the postponed Euro 2020. Nicolo Barella's bullet header in first half stoppage time was enough for Roberto Mancini's side to take all three points in Amsterdam and top spot in League A, Group 1. The Azzurri are a point ahead of the Dutch, who are playing under interim coach Dwight Lodeweges following Ronald Koeman's defection to Barcelona, and third-placed Poland following their 2-1 away win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

We were brilliant: Mancini

"I'm happy for the mentality, the performance, the boys really played brilliantly," said Mancini to Italian broadcaster Rai. Mancini made seven changes from the team that drew 1-1 with Bosnia on Friday, ending an 11-match winning streak, and his team dominated at the Johan Cruijff Arena. "You don't win 11 games in a row if you don't have a good mentality. The teams we beat [in Euro 2020 qualification] weren't as good as the Netherlands or Germany, but winning games is still tough," the former Inter Milan and Manchester City coach added.