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Ruthless Italy sweep past Czechs 4-0 in Euro 2020 warm-up

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Czech Republic's Petr Sevcik, left, is challenged by Italy's Bryan Cristante during the international friendly soccer match between Italy and Czech Republic in Bologna, Italy, Friday, June 4, 2021. [AP]

Italy swept aside the Czech Republic 4-0 on Friday with a ruthless attacking display and all-around performance that could make them a dangerous side when Euro 2020 kicks off next week.

Lazio forward Ciro Immobile put the hosts ahead in the 23rd minute against the run of play when he latched onto a weak clearance and swept the ball into the net after it took a slight deflection off a Czech defender.

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