Another international tournament, another roster of underwhelming performers, another string of unusual yet headstrong selections, another succession of poor results in pre-tournament fixtures and another Italian team which will inevitably written of before the tournament starts - this has been the ironic foreshadowing of Italy's success in the past.
An Alessandro Florenzi wonder goal lit up the Stadio Olympico as AS Roma held FC Barcelona to a 1-1 draw in the opening round of the UEFA Champions League.
