Italy coach Roberto Donadoni has shrugged off the constant speculation that Marcello Lippi is set to be offered his job.

"How am I experiencing this? In a very relaxed manner," said Donadoni. "After all, there are at least 15 or 20 other names being linked with my job already.

"If we lost in the friendly with Spain, then it would be fatal to link that back to the presumed confusion over my contract. The Press knows it's an unfortunate habit, so they should stop writing about these things."