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Toronto FC attacker Lorenzo Insigne puts hand up for Italy Euros squad

Toronto FC attacker Lorenzo Insigne says he'd happily play for Italy again.

Insigne says he's available for Euros selection.

He said, "As long as I play football I will always be available to the coach, as I have always told him too, because the national team is the national team, it is a special shirt. I then experienced an indescribable moment with this shirt that I will never forget, the European Championship victory.

"I will definitely start strong again next year, hoping not to have too many injuries again. I repeat, the coach's choices certainly had a huge impact. I know that I have to do more even at 32 years old, because just having a name is not enough to be called up, but you always have to prove it and deserve it on the pitch."

On former club Napoli, Insigne added: "As a fan I may even be biased, I know it's difficult, but I hope with all my heart that Napoli wins. Now there are many points of difference from the leaders, but at the moment I don't really see a 100% favourite. I just hope that Napoli continues to be the same as last year and moves up the rankings."

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