Mark van Bommel’s speech to the Belgium team after their 2-0 Nations League victory in Italy showed the vast difference between the teams. ‘Everyone knows what they have to do.’

Although it was the return to the Azzurri bench for Roberto Mancini after a three-year absence, it was also the debut of new Belgium coach Van Bommel.

The former Milan midfielder had not been in management for two years, so there were some question marks over how he would approach the game at the Stadio Olimpico.

Belgium’s social media channels released footage of his speech to the players in the dressing room after the final whistle, and it reflected many of the issues that Mancini is facing in his new Italy experience.

“After three to four days, we are trying to bring in an idea,” he told the squad.

“I think everyone understands that idea and can carry it out. The substitutes get it too and they can carry it out, which brings calm to the team.

“You don’t do it with XI, we do it all together.”

There was also individual praise for Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who made some big saves when it was still only 1-0 and Italy were mounting a fightback.