The Italians take on the Group C leaders needing a win to keep up their hopes of progressing to the next round. Italy held holders Spain to a 1-1 draw in their pool opener while Croatia beat the Republic of Ireland 3-0. “We face a very complicated game,” Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said. “Our aim is to win because I reiterate this is a key match for us.”

Cesare Prandelli