Italy made a winning start in the opening match of Euro 2020 as they comfortably beat Turkey 3-0 at the Olympic Stadium in Rome.

Turkey defender Merih Demiral's own goal early in the second half gave Italy a deserved lead and their impressive display was rewarded by further goals from Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne.

Roberto Mancini's side are now unbeaten in 28 matches, last losing in November 2018 to Portugal, and posted a clear warning to Europe's other leading sides with a dominant display in a ninth straight win.

Mancini's side went in search of a second goal and Cakir was forced into a sprawling low save to keep out Manuel Locatelli's shot.

Turkey were already beginning to look leggy and Italy struck their second in the 66th minute.

Leonardo Spinazzola's low shot was saved by Cakir and Immobile pounced on the rebound for his 14th international goal.

Italy were still not finished. Cakir's poor clearance went straight to Berardi and three passes later Insigne curled home an excellent finish.

Turkey's best chance came in stoppage time, but Giorgio Chiellini's brilliant last-ditch tackle in the area denied Burak Yilmaz a shooting chance.

Both sides play their second games on Wednesday. Turkey take on Wales in Baku and Italy return to the Olympic Stadium to face Switzerland.