When questioned about what stage Italy should absolutely be able to reach at the EUROs, Conte replied: “Quality and luck often decide. Our aim is to win, but I’m aware that we aren’t among the favourites.” Defender Giorgio Chiellini spoke highly of coach Conte, as Leonardo Bonucci has done: “I hope that Conte will be my coach for a long time, at least for the next 3 years.” Conte proved that the feeling is mutual. “He’ll make his 80th appearance for the Azzurri tomorrow. It’s an amazing milestone, a result of a high level professionalism as a person and a footballer.”   ]]>