Gigi Buffon said Italy must “confirm these results and performances were not flukes” by beating Germany.

The Euro 2016 quarter-final kicks off in Bordeaux this evening at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).

“Now we have to confirm these results and performances were not flukes. Now we have the most difficult test of all and hope to be up to the task,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

Does this current Azzurri side remind Buffon more of the 2006 World Cup side or Euro 2012?

Gigi Buffon said Italy must “confirm these results and performances were not flukes” by beating Germany.

The Euro 2016 quarter-final kicks off in Bordeaux this evening at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).

“Now we have to confirm these results and performances were not flukes. Now we have the most difficult test of all and hope to be up to the task,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

Does this current Azzurri side remind Buffon more of the 2006 World Cup side or Euro 2012?

“I see it closer to Euro 2012, as in 2006 there was a lot of tension as we were in Dortmund, but the team had many experienced figures and with a certain football history.

“This current Nazionale has many young lads who are achieving something extraordinary and playing beyond expectations.

“At the same time, Germany have won the World Cup and gained a certain confidence they did not have before, while continuing to churn out talents.”

What needs to happen for us to see Buffon swinging from the crossbar again this evening?

“Something unplanned has to happen, something very difficult, but we are very fortunate that the game starts from 0-0. That is the first positive sign!”

Germany (probable): Neuer; Kimmich, Boateng, Hummels, Hector; Kroos, Khedira; Müller, Özil, Draxler; Gomez

Italy (probable): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Florenzi, Parolo, Sturaro, Giaccherini, De Sciglio; Eder, Pellè

Ref: Kassai (HUN)

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