The Italians are very strong defensively. They showed in Euro 2000 how good defensively they are.
“Having caught a glimpse of what I might be able to do with my talent, I feel a tremendous obligation to try to fulfill it.”
“I think at that time I obviously wasn't aware of what I really needed. But conversely, my wanting to prove something to everyone was beneficial 'cause if I hadn't done it then, maybe I'd never have done it.”