Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has spoken of his pride in changing perceptions of the country's football and praised Marco Verratti, claiming the 19-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder has the potential to become one of the continent's finest.

Italy reached the final of Euro 2012 and are in complete control of their World Cup qualifying group, having already opened a four-point lead on their rivals.

Much of the credit for Italy's recent success must go to Prandelli, with the ...

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