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Antonio Cassano, 30, one of the many experienced Italian forwards who have made an impressive start to the season. Stefano Rellandini / Reuters
Antonio Cassano, 30, one of the many experienced Italian forwards who have made an impressive start to the season. Stefano Rellandini / Reuters
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli can always rely on age
Italy's youngsters are not giving the Azzurri coach much incentive for selection, writes Ian Hawkey.