Italy were in cruise control after just 45 minutes against Liechtenstein, having scored four times in the first half of a competitive match since January 1987 when they put five past Malta in a European Qualifier.
Andrea Belotti’s two goals sandwiched efforts from Ciro Immobile — his fourth in as many appearances for Italy — and Antonio Candreva.
With the job done the second half was a less intensive affair and although Italy stay level on 10 points with Spain their goal difference is inferior by five.
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