Friendly: Italy 6-0 Moldova - Caputo score on debut as Mancini's side continue unbeaten run

Italy prepare for their next round of Nations League encounters with a convincing 6-0 triumph over Moldova in an international friendly at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy on Wednesday.

Sassuolo Forward Francesco Caputo scores for Italy against Moldova during their international friendly in Florence, Italy. Photo: Reuters via DailyMail

With this 6-0 win, Roberto Mancini's side have now recorded 17 games unbeaten.

Francesco Caputo scored on his debut for Italy. The Sassuolo forward made it two for Italy against Moldova in the 23rd minute.

Stephan El Shaarawy celebrates goal for Italy as they battered Moldova 6-0 in Florence, Italy. Photo: Reuters via DailyMail

The Azzurris, for the third time in their history, were five goals in front in the opening 45 minutes.

Stephan El Shaarawy scored a brace as Bryan Cristante opened scoring for Italy, Francesco Caputo, Domenico Berardi both scored and Veaceslav Posmac scored against his side Moldova.

Man of the match El-Shaarawy added: 'It's enormously satisfying, a special night, as it's my first brace with the Nazionale and I did it wearing the captain's armband.

Stephan El Shaarawy (right) was on fire for Roberto Mancini's side at the Studio Artemio Franchi as he scored a brace in their international friendly against Moldova. Photo: Reuters via DailyMail

'That shows you must never give up, you must learn to wait and good things will come.

'I've been training on my own for a month and I waited for the right moment.

'We've proved this is a large squad full of talent, there are many options to choose from, we feel enthusiasm and follow what the coach says. 

'We're feeling very positive.'

Fans allowed into the Studio Artemio Franchi during the friendly between Italy and Moldova followed Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines. Photo: AFP via Getty Images via DailyMail

Italy will lock horns with Poland and The Netherlands in their forthcoming Nations League games.