Juventus hero Mauro Camoranesi has taken aim at the quality of the current Italy squad.
Camoranesi won the World Cup in 2006 with the Azzurri.
"Italy would do well to find a champion. Colombia have James Rodriguez, Argentina Leo Messi, Germany Thomas Muller, etc.
"Balotelli is not at that level. Besides Gigi Buffon and Andrea Pirlo, there are good players, but nothing more. I do really like Marco Verratti, as he has character, good feet and vision."
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