If you are Italy or Czech, you can't take the U.S. or Ghana for granted.

When I got here, people would do the monkey noises and chants and stuff like that. I just kind of laugh it off.

I think Mexico tried to set the tone in the beginning, kicking us and fouling us and trying to get us off our game. But obviously it didn't work.

Four years ago, we were in that same boat. We lost three in a row. This year, I think we're more focused.

I kept telling him if I am open, just get it to me.

Certainly, in Italy, nobody takes light for granted.