Euro 2016: Italy vs Sweden - 5 players to watch out for

5) Graziano Pelle

Pelle scored an important goal for Italy in their last game

Graziano Pelle could be Italy’s player of the tournament if he continues to produce what he did against Belgium. A hard worker who does a lot without the ball at his feet, he is the perfect striker for Antonio Conte.

Pelle put up a good for Southampton last season scoring 14 goals in all competitions and helping them secure a Europa League position.

Tirelessly pressing and waiting for his opportunity with the ball, the Southampton striker put up a fine display against Belgium. Though he missed a couple of chances, it didn’t matter at the end as he doubled Italy’s lead towards the dying stages by expertly scoring home a Candreva cross from close range.

Graziano will look to continue what he did against Belgium. Keeping the Sweden defenders busy with his movement and shooting at every possible opening he gets would be his major role in the game against Sweden. His performance might prove decisive to how Italy fare against Sweden and in the tournament overall.