Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma believes his aspect can begin Euro 2024 robust and win each group stage match.
The defending champions have modified their head coach since successful the event at Wembley, with Luciano Spalletti changing Roberto Mancini within the dugout.
However regardless of lacking out on the World Cup in Qatar 18 months in the past, the European champions are wanting like a harmful power once more forward of the summer season’s antics in Germany.
Donnarumma has been handed the armband having performed on the largest stage for many of his profession, in addition to saving a decisive penalty within the shootout win over England three years in the past.
And at 25, he’s wanting so as to add extra silverware to his assortment and make Italy back-to-back winners.
Talking forward of their opener towards Albania, he mentioned: “While you go into a contest like this, the power comes naturally.
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“The spirit from three years in the past continues to be there and we’ll attempt to recreate these magical nights.
“We’ve got a troublesome group, and there will probably be margins for error in tomorrow’s recreation.
“They’re quick and have high quality, they play nicely and due to this fact we are able to’t afford to play at 70 or 80% tomorrow, it needs to be 100%.
“Then, we’ll take it recreation to recreation, however tomorrow will probably be crucial for us to take a step ahead within the group.”
Alongside Italy and Albania in Group B are Croatia and Spain.
The robust calibre of their opponents means a win within the first match could possibly be essential if the Azzurri are to succeed in the knockout phases.
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Donnarumma added: “There are numerous leaders on this group and I’ll make myself heard too.
“I’ll attempt to give my greatest. The final European Championship was implausible, they’re unforgettable experiences, however now we’re making an attempt to jot down one other web page within the historical past books.
“We’ve got a troublesome group and successful tomorrow places us in place.
“If we don’t decide up factors, it places much more significance on the next two matches.
“Having mentioned that, the target is to choose up factors, and win all three matches.”