Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin is happy for Antonio di Natale over his Ballon d'Or nomination.

Di Natale is understood to be the only Italian to be up for the prize after scoring 57 League goals over the last two campaigns.

He is again heading the Capocannoniere charts and today's news has been welcomed by boss Francesco Guidolin.

"I'm happy for him," stated the tactician. "It's not easy to be top scorer in Italy for two seasons running. It's an amazing achievement and he deserves this recognition."