The agent of Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon insists there's no reason for him to stand down from the Italy team.
Silvano Martina insists Buffon remains Italy's outstanding goalkeeper, even at 36 years of age.
"Buffon and the national team? If you are not physically right, then you're no good for anyone," said Martina.
"He is still the strongest in the world.
"(Mattia) Perin his heir? Certain comparisons are bad. Perin is definitely a great goalkeeper with room for improvement also linked to his young age. As always, then, the new generation must prove themselves: Perin, Scuffet, Leali and many others."
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