Gigi Buffon admits Italy’s build-up to Euro 2016 “feels different, as expectations are low. We want to surprise everyone, including ourselves.”
 
The goalkeeper and captain spoke at a Press conference ahead of Sunday night’s friendly with Scotland in Malta.
 
“Tomorrow evening will be the first game that gets us closer to the Euros.
Gigi Buffon admits Italy’s build-up to Euro 2016 “feels different, as expectations are low. We want to surprise everyone, including ourselves.”
 
The goalkeeper and captain spoke at a Press conference ahead of Sunday night’s friendly with Scotland in Malta.
 
“Tomorrow evening will be the first game that gets us closer to the Euros. It’d be good to get some encouraging responses.
 
“Even if we are missing some important players, we mustn’t feel sorry for ourselves. In terms of character, we lack nothing.
 
“The more experienced players know the situation well. I will admit the build-up to this tournament feels different to the others. Expectations around us are low and perhaps that is a correct evaluation.
 
“We must try to surprise everyone, including ourselves. We have to go beyond our limitations.”
 
Buffon recently signed a contract extension with Juventus to 2018, so is he still on track to retire aged 40 after playing a record sixth World Cup?
 
“At my age I try to make short-term plans only, so I’ve learned to take it one month at a time! Anyway, I will have to earn my sixth World Cup call.”

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