Yeah it's another Italy based post but that's not the point, it could have been about any team and I was more impressed with avoiding stereotypes for once However you can guarantee 'Lawro' will still talk about catenaccio - or more likely he wont know what that means so will say defensive - cheating and luck: (taken from Beeb guide to the Euros) Italy deserve consideration as dark horses. Despite having booked their place in Poland and Ukraine with the best defence in qualifying, this is not the counter-attacking, opportunistic Italy of old. Under Prandelli, they seek to impose themselves through attractive, possession-oriented football based around a Pirlo-inspired midfield with 'piedi buoni' (good feet). Italy have held Germany to a draw and beaten Spain in the past 18 months and, while they might not win Euro 2012, they are likely to be a pleasant surprise.
