Italy coach Roberto Mancini is happy to be back in action this week.
The new Euro title holders meet Spain in the Nations League semifinals at San Siro stadium.
Italy won their second European Championship, after 1968, and the first major trophy since the 2006 World Cup, returning to a heroes' welcome.
“It was great, because we made many people happy, both young and old. So it was something for everybody. Something that made a lot of people happy, maybe also because of these times we have been living through. The fans have been enthusiastic, and we play to entertain people. It was a wonderful time," said Mancini.
“The best things about the Euro? Probably the relationship we created within the team. It was a group that worked together for 50 days and that's not easy. They were hard, tiring [days], but there weren't any issues. It was the chemistry and the love [between them all; that] isn't something easy to obtain."
The former Inter Milan coach continued: “Every game is full of difficulties. When we play against weaker teams, it's hard to play because they simply focus on defending.
“There isn't just one way to win. It's not just playing well. Of course, if we can win by playing well and being entertaining, that's even better. There are plenty of ways to win.
“[The perception of the Italy team] has changed, but we can't forget that Italy is a country that has won four World Cups. [We] are the European champions and have a significant history."
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