Italian midfielder Marco Parolo says the Azzurri will not take their foot off the pedal against Ireland as they look to complete three wins from three in Group E.
The Italians are already ensured of a last-16 clash with the Group D runners-up after winning their first two matches against Belgium and Sweden and they are looking to build momentum ahead of the knock-out stages.
They last won their three group games of a major tournament at Euro 2000, going on to lose in the final against France.
"Winning helps you win," Parolo was quoted as saying on the Italian federation's website (www.figc.it) on Monday.
"To end the group stage with nine points would be extra proof of our strength and character. We want all three points."
Parolo, who was in the squad when Italy were knocked out in the first round of the 2014 World Cup, is playing in his first European Championship, a competition he believes is very tight.
"There are no longer weak teams and it's very tactical," he said. "Almost every players who are here play in big leagues."
“It is, however, team work that will make the difference.”
