Italy vs Wales LIVE: Euro 2020 result, final score and reaction tonight

Marco Verratti had a fine evening:

Aaron Ramsey comments:

“It was tough for long periods. We were up against a great team, who’ve gone 30 games unbeaten, But again we showed great character. We dug in for Ethan, I feel sorry for him. We had each others’ back out there and we did the job.

“[After the red card] it was important to stay compact and try to create a couple of opportunities, which we did. We could have nicked a draw on another day .

“We have a lot of attacking threat, we keep games really tight and we work hard for each other ... We’re through in second place so we’re delighted.”

Italy win all three of their group stage games for only fourth time at a major tournament, and the first time since Euro 2000:

Roberto Mancini comments:

“We couldn’t have done better, other than maybe score more goals. It was not easy, it was extremely hot and a very physical game, so the lads did really well,” Mancini told RAI Sport.

Mancini on making changes before the Wales game:

“It’s important that the identity of the team remains the same, as changing three or four players shouldn’t make any difference. They all know what to do and the end product does not change.

“They all proved today that everyone here is a first-choice player. Winning wasn’t even necessary, which made it difficult in terms of mentality, but we fought for the win anyway and that shows so much.”

Italy are now 30 games unbeaten, equalling a record set in the 1930s by Vittorio Pozzo.

“Pozzo won many important trophies too, so we’re still far behind that level. Anyone who goes through to the Round of 16 can win the Euros, that’s for sure,” added Mancini.

“Every game is difficult, we mustn’t think that we can win every game or that any of this is to be taken for granted.

“We thank the people of Rome for all they’ve done for us and hope everyone can get back to enjoying themselves.”

Marco Verratti is back with a majestic display to hand Roberto Mancini a real headache as Italy march into the round of 16 at Euro 2020.

The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder started his first game of the tournament after recovering from injury and immediately made the Olimpico pitch his own.

By our own Jack Rathborn:

Full time at the Stadio Olimpico.

Italy thoroughly dominated this game, and could’ve added several more, but credit to Wales, they showed tremendous spirit to dig in and not let themselves get overwhelmed by Italy’s relentless pressing and attacking ability down either flank.

Wales’ only real chance fell to Bale - of all the people - but he blazed over with no one around him. He should’ve done better.

Italy now top the group, and are now undefeated in their last 30 games, a phenomenal record. Man of the match has to be either Verratti or Bernardeschi. Verratti controlled the game, and Bernardeschi caused havoc with his ghosting between the lines, especially in the first half.

Wales now travel to Amsterdam next Saturday, and will most likely face one of Finland, Russia or Denmark.

88’: Wales now packing their own box, as Italy pile on the pressure. Belotti’s stinging shot from just outside the box is right down the throat of Ward in the Wales goal, who makes the save.

Italy make another change, with Gianluigi Donnarumma making way for Salvatore Sirigu for the last remaining few minutes.

83’: Italy applying the pressure in order to find the second goal. Chiesa wins two consecutive corners, both of which Wales defend superbly, the ball comes out to Verratti, who floats in a wonderful cross into the area.

Wales making a further three changes. Ben Davies, Dylan Levitt and David Brooks are coming on for Neco Williams, Bale and Allen.

Wales now getting fresh players on as they attempt to keep Italy at bay for the remainder of the game.

Italy making a change also, Pessina being replaced by Fiorentina’s Gaetano Castrovilli.

The Bale chance: