France boss Didier Deschamps has backed new Italy manager Giampiero Ventura to succeed with the Azzurri after taking over for Antonio Conte.
France defeated the Italians 3-1 in an international friendly on Thursday in what was Ventura's debut as coach.
Speaking with reporters after the match, Deschamps said: "A friendly is not the same thing as a competition.
"I saw Italy in the second half but the rhythms were low. I expected an Italy like that.
"We have also suffered and, physically, to play so early in the season is complicated. But I have no doubts about the quality of Italy.
"The players are the same. I do not think that they have lost their edge since Euro 2016.
"I also think that Ventura will benefit by integrating young players into the side. But for this you need time as to all. I do not think that Italy lost in the transition, the coach is important but the main actors are the players."
Anthony Martial scored his first goal for France in the win and received praise from his manager afterwards.
"[Martial] scored the first goal," he said. "It is an important breakthrough as a young player."
"I'm satisfied," he added. "You can always do better but to score three against Italy, who concede rarely, is not bad."