Davide Frattesi and Moise Kean’s first Italy goal in three years sealed a 2-1 win over Israel, as the Azzurri take control of their Nations League group.
There was a big chance for Israel on 31 minutes with a rapid counter-attack, finalised by Manor Solomon blasting off target.
Italy broke the deadlock with a curious goal, as Dimarco got down the left and whipped in a cross that his Inter teammate Frattesi cushioned in from six yards off his chest, as it was too low for the header and too high for a volley.
It consolidated Frattesi’s status as top scorer under Luciano Spalletti with six goals.
Italy doubled their lead when Frattesi sent Raspadori through the centre, his effort was parried into the path of Kean to score from eight yards. It was the new Fiorentina striker’s first Italy goal in precisely three years.
Tonali also tested the shot-stopper from the edge of the box and had the ball in the net on 75 minutes, but was offside on the Kean assist.
Italy again failed to keep a clean sheet, because a free kick was flicked on by two Israeli heads until Mohammad Abu Fani was quickest to react, firing through a sea of legs from 14 yards.
Line-ups
Israel XI: Dor Peretz, Yoav Gerafi, Neta Lavi, Sagiv Jehezkel, Gabi Kanichowsky, Raz Shlomo, Manor Solomon, Idan Nachmias, Liel Abada, Roy Revivo, Anan Khalaili
Subs: Ramzi Safuri, Dean David, Mohammed Abu Fani, Tai Baribo, Omer Niron, Omri Gandelman, Ethane Azoulay, Sharif Kaiuf, Dor Turgeman, Mahmoud Jaber, Ilay Feingold, Oscar Gloukh
Italy XI: Dimarco, Donnarumma, Bastoni, Bellanova, Kean, Frattesi, Giacomo Raspadori, Buongiorno, Tonali, Samuele Ricci, Federico Gatti
Subs: Di Lorenzo, Zaccagni, Meret, Guglielmo Vicario, Pellegrini, Mateo Retegui, Nicolò Fagioli, Brescianini, Okoli, Destiny Udogie, Andrea Cambiaso