Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon remains confident of progress ahead of their final game of their Euros group against the Republic of Ireland.

The Azzurri need Spain to do them a favour by also beating Croatia.

"I'm convinced our destiny is exclusively in our own hands," the Juventus keeper stated after the 1-1 draw with Croatia.

"If we win then we'll go through, so we won't start to worry unnecessarily about possible outcomes elsewhere.

"When you have the awareness of being stronger, you're not scared of anything. You play to enjoy yourselves and to win, while looking to express your superiority.

"As I've said before, Spain will be Spain - I'm fully convinced about that."