Spain v Italy - Glory's Within Preach!

Knowing Luis Aragones as we do, it was a surprise to hear him heap praise upon Italy's suspended midfielder, Andrea Pirlo – well, it's a surprise to hear him heap praise on anyone really.

The Spain coach declared "I admit that Pirlo is a great player" but true to form, an insult wasn't too long in coming, this time aimed at fellow suspended midfielder, Gennaro Gattuso. "Italy have several Gattusos but only one Pirlo.

If Gattuso is a great player, then I'm a priest," preached Aragones who features surprisingly low down on our list of candidates to be next Pope.

Without Pirlo and Gattuso, do the Azzuri have a prayer of overcoming the Spanish?

Sun. 7.45pm BBC1/RTE2

Win-Draw-Win

Spain 6 - 4
Draw 2 - 1
Italy 11 - 5

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