Revenge is on the cards...

World Cup winners up for the double...

Group C
Italy


Odds to win: 13/2
Previous best: Champions in 1968
Gaffer's pedigree: Roberto Donadoni is the coolest customer in the Euros, which makes up for his lack of managerial experience.
He might do alright: Fabio Quagliarella. Chappers told us he was half decent, and he should know. Assuming he watches Serie A and doesn’t simply gawp at Laura Esposto anyway.
How did he get in? Constant cry baby Antonio Cassano was this season suspended for five games for threatening to fight the ref. He also cried after being sent off for dissent. Liability is his middle name. Not very Italian is it?
Stick your money on: Luca Toni doing that weird hand thing when he scores. Is he phoning someone? Or just itching his head?
Wag Watch: The delectable TV presenter Alena Seredova keeps ‘keeper Gianluigi Buffon warm at night. See her here.
If they were a celeb: Gordon Ramsey. Use their hands way too much.
Obligatory translation feature: “Veramente gloriosaente decisione riferimento” (“Truly splendid decision referee”)
Prediction: They’ll top their group, but lose to France in the semis.

Posted by: Lex