Video: Pellegrini thumps in Italy goal

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 24: Lorenzo Pellegrini of Italy celebrates with team-mates after scoring the goal during the International Friendly match between Ecuador and Italy at Red Bull Arena on March 24, 2024 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Watch the scorching strike from Lorenzo Pellegrini that gave Italy the early lead in their friendly against Ecuador.

The Azzurri were at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey for the second game of their American tour after beating Venezuela 2-1 on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale.

Within three minutes, the Nazionale had gone in front when Federico Dimarco’s free kick hit the wall, but bounced back into the path of Roma captain Pellegrini for a ferocious half-volley.

It confirms he is taking his rediscovered club form with him to international duty.

You can follow all the action as it happens from Ecuador vs. Italy on the LIVEBLOG.