Juventus veteran Andrea Pirlo won't rule out playing for Italy in the Euro qualifiers.
Pirlo is expected to retire from international football after the World Cup.
But he now says: "As I already said, I am still thinking of retiring after this World Cup, as I have a certain age and it's only right to leave the field to the next generation coming through. It would be pointless to continue.
"If I am needed, then there's no problem in coming back. If I come on international duty and don't play, then I'd get angry! It's perhaps better I stay home..."
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