Italian football legend Dino Zoff, 70 yesterday, pid tribute to Cesare Prandelli's Italy for the upcoming European Championships.

Prandelli's team go into the tournament among the favourites.

"Even without the two genius, Cassano and Giuseppe Rossi, Prandelli has a very good list of players at his disposal, specially from Juventus FC that they are making great things this year in Serie A," said Zoff.

Zoff coached Italy in UEFA Euro 2000, losing in the final against France. < p> "Italy will have success with the same spirit brought in 2006 World Cup, with no big individuals but with a strong harmony and meeting of minds."

- by Michele Mauro