Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon was delighted with his Italy return last night.
Buffon started in the Azzurri's 1-1 draw with Germany.
"It's great to be back. I didn't need to bring the spirit of 2006 to my teammates," he said.
"Aside from the symbolic issue of wearing the captain's armband, there are many different leaders of this side and everyone feels that they would do anything for Italy. Managing to take away a draw in Germany with all the Italian emigrants in the stands was a wonderful feeling.
"I must be honest, I felt very secure. Very secure. Clearly public opinion has been focused on every single error I make, but I accept that and at the age of 33 have done something good in my career. If I'm physically fit, then I feel confident of my abilities.
"When someone is out for seven months, he can get a clearance or some timing wrong. Everyone expects a lot from me, but I think I did my job well tonight."
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