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Roma midfielder Zaniolo tribute to Di Francesco after Italy debut

AS Roma midfielder Nicolò Zaniolo is proud to have made his Italy debut.

Zaniolo saw action in their 2020 Euro qualifier win against Finland.

“I am making so many dreams come true and the Nazionale is one of them. I hope there can be more to follow," he told Rai Sport.

“I owe a great deal to (Eusebio) Di Francesco, as he was among the first to believe in me, along with (Roberto) Mancini. He explained how I should behave, both on and off the pitch, how to talk to people. It's sad that he left Roma, because I thought him a great Coach.

“Now there's Claudio Ranieri and I must give my all for him. He has so much experience, knows how you need to be at Roma and has won a lot in his career."

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