(Reuters) - Italy coach Roberto Mancini encouraged his players to be fearless when pulling on the national team shirt ahead of a crucial Euro 2020 qualifying double-header against Greece and Bosnia. The Azzurri won their opening two qualifiers against Finland and Liechtenstein in March to go top of Group J on six points. "We are the Italian national team, even if we’re coming off a very difficult period. It’s a bit like us.”Mancini is leading Italy through their first qualifying campaign since their failed bid to reach the 2018 World Cup. “We must ensure that it never happens again, Italy must take part in the European Championships and the World Cup.

Source: The Star June 07, 2019 17:26 UTC