Turkey midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu and his coach Senol Gunes have said they hope to progress from Group A with Italy and face them again in the final. Calhanoglu, who plays for AC Milan, said all the Turkey players were excited about playing in the tournament's opening game in Rome on Friday against Roberto Mancini's men. 'It's a special match for all of us but especially for me because I will be playing against my team mates. Turkey midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu said they hope to progress from Group A with Italy and face them again in the final. We are not one of the favourites of the tournament as we arrive here but we would love to become a favourite,' Gunes said.

Source: Daily Mail June 10, 2021 23:50 UTC