Italy beat Albania 3-1 in friendly

Grifo scores twice as Azzurri bounce back from early setback

Nedim Bajrami gave Albania a shock lead after just 20 seconds, but Vincenzo Grifo's brace and a goal from Giacomo Raspadori secured victory for Italy in Tirana.

The result gives Roberto Mancini's side a boost ahead of their Nations League clash with Hungary on Tuesday, while Albania will be disappointed to have let slip an early lead.

Bajrami's goal was a stunning strike from outside the area, but Italy responded well and Grifo equalised with a header from close range just 10 minutes later.

Grifo then gave Italy the lead with a penalty on the stroke of half-time, and Raspadori added a third in the second half to seal the victory.