Luciano Spalletti has said that his side must “aspire” to retain their European Championship crown, even if it seems a longshot.
The Azzurri travel to Germany as reigning champions having beaten England on penalties in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley three years ago.
That victory proved to be an exception to Italy’s recent form, though, given the Azzurri failed to qualify for either the 2018 or 2022 World Cups.
However, after replacing Robert Mancini last year, Spalletti is confident his team can do big things in Germany, though he explained that his squad must take on the responsibility that the title of European Champ
