Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_19216 ( "Team" text, "First Played" real, "Played" real, "Win" real, "Draw" real, "Loss" real, "Points For" real, "Ponts Against" real, "Last Meeting" real )

### Question ###
In what year did Italy begin playing?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MIN("First Played") FROM table_19216 WHERE "Team" = 'Italy'