World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi views Italy's friendly with Greece as an important test. "Today and tomorrow we will work as a team and the game on Wednesday could be another important step in our development," Lippi told the Italian media.

A draw or win will see the Azzurri equal the world record of 31 games unbeaten with Lippi at the helm.

"During this unbeaten period we have secured some very important wins and built a new group," Lippi said.