Place Prandelli Italy as Underdog

Cesare Prandelli not put Italy as favorites to win the Euro in 2012. But he still hopes Gli Azzurri could lead to surprises in the tournament was the highest among countries of Europe.

Italy is one of the power of football in Europe. But their performance in the European Cup and World Cup last unsatisfactory. Italy kicked the last time the Euro final was in 2000 and was runner-up only after the defeat of France.

Whereas in the European Cup in 2008, Italy only to be removed before the Spanish quarterfinal on penalties. Italy's World Cup performance was no better. In the 2010 World Cup, Gianluigi Buffon et al. status as defending champion should be eliminated in the group phase. "We're not going to win the Euro, but I want to say that we, the Italians, know how to make a surprise," said allenatore who replaced Marcello Lippi as reported by AFP.

"I want to show that at least the team is working properly and qualifying for the Euro as a unique experience and live it with a smile," he concluded. Italy joined in Group C along with defending champion Spain, Croatia, and Republic of Ireland. Italy will start the tournament against Spain on 10 June.