The former West Ham United and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lazio-c39775 player believes that the style of the Three Lions can trouble Italy in the upcoming quarter finals clash between the two.
Paolo Di Canio has stressed that the managerial experience of Roy Hodgson can cause a lot problems for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926, and believes that England resemble an Italian side from the 80s.
The two giants of European football are set to face each other in the upcoming quarter finals of Euro 2012, and the former West Ham United player has given his own analysis of the match.
Di Canio was adamant that the playing style of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749’s national team should ring alarm bells for the Italy, as it can put a severe challenge upon them in the upcoming game.
The current Swindon Town manager pointed out that neither of the two teams would have made it to knockout stage in the tournament, without the luck that they had in the group stages.
The Italian tactician mentioned that Hodgson is a very experienced and clever manager, and stated that he has turned the Three Lions into an Italian team from the 80s.
While talking to BBC sport, the 43-year-old said:
“It is obvious that England play in a manner that can put Italy in trouble. Hodgson is an old fox and they look like an Italian team from the 80s. England have done a good http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 so far although they have had a bit of luck, like Italy.”
Di Canio went on to state that Italy is a much stronger unit than England, and insisted that the Azzurri’s tactical prowess also gives them an edge over their opposition.
The former Lazio player was adamant that the presence of charismatic players like Andrea Pirlo, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mario-Balotelli-c23937, also provide the Azzurri with a bit of fantasy in their squad.
The Italian national admitted to the quality of the Three Lions as well, and stressed that the game will be a marvellous contest between two closely matched teams.
“England can be effective too though and I think it should be a good show. Although anything is possible, I don't see a game where one team will win 2-0 or 3-0 and go through easily.”
The winner of the quarter-final between England and Italy will face http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 in the semi-final of the Euros.
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