Defending Champion begin title defence with win over Albania

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Italy launch their European Championship title defence with a narrow 2-1 victory over Albania.

The Azzurri,  fell behind after just 23 seconds as Bajrami fired in the fastest goal in competition history.

However, Spalletti’s side had turned the contest around in the 16th minute, with Bastoni and Barella on target to secure three points.

Next up for Italy is a mouth-watering battle of the top two with Spain in Gelsenkirchen on Thursday.

The previous day, Albania will look to bounce back against Croatia.

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