Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov insists Bulgaria can beat Italy in tonight's World Cup qualifier.

"After Saturday's success, we believe we can do it, even if it will be very, very difficult," he said.

Bulgaria fought back from an early Stevan Jovetic goal to thump Montenegro 4-1 at the weekend, including a strike from Berbatov.

"On a personal level, I am happy to have returned to scoring for the national side and having ended this drought.

"I am convinced we have every chance of beating Italy."