Donadoni Happy With Azzurri Progress 12/10/06
Italy coach Roberto Donadoni believes his team are "back on track" to secure Euro 2008 qualification after the 3-1 win over Georgia.
The Azzurri, who beat Ukraine 2-0 at the weekend, moved to within two points of group leaders Scotland thanks to goals by Daniele De Rossi, Mauro Camoranesi and Simone Perrotta.
And with the world champions set to host Scotland on March 28, Donadoni is confident his team are starting to hit top form after a shaky start.
"We have taken six points in two games and we look to the future with calmness. Thanks to these results we are now back on track to qualify for Euro 2008," he said.
Donadoni also insists Alessandro Del Piero's international career is not over after the striker was left out of the squad in Tbilisi.
The Juventus forward was left to watch the game in the stands as Donadoni selected Antonio Di Natale in attack.
"It has been a technical decision. I like Alessandro and let's not forget he started against Ukraine. He is a great professional and I can imagine that he wasn't happy with my decision. He will have other possibilities in the future but it will depend on him," Donadoni added.
Di Natale believes his performance proved he is worthy of a place in the team.
The Palermo forward, who was not a member of the World Cup winning squad, said: "I think I proved to Donadoni that I can be a part of this group.
"There are great players here, all of which are world champions but I really think I can give my contribution to this team."
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Italy coach Roberto Donadoni believes his team are "back on track" to secure Euro 2008 qualification after the 3-1 win over Georgia.
The Azzurri, who beat Ukraine 2-0 at the weekend, moved to within two points of group leaders Scotland thanks to goals by Daniele De Rossi, Mauro Camoranesi and Simone Perrotta.
And with the world champions set to host Scotland on March 28, Donadoni is confident his team are starting to hit top form after a shaky start.
"We have taken six points in two games and we look to the future with calmness. Thanks to these results we are now back on track to qualify for Euro 2008," he said.
Donadoni also insists Alessandro Del Piero's international career is not over after the striker was left out of the squad in Tbilisi.
The Juventus forward was left to watch the game in the stands as Donadoni selected Antonio Di Natale in attack.
"It has been a technical decision. I like Alessandro and let's not forget he started against Ukraine. He is a great professional and I can imagine that he wasn't happy with my decision. He will have other possibilities in the future but it will depend on him," Donadoni added.
Di Natale believes his performance proved he is worthy of a place in the team.
The Palermo forward, who was not a member of the World Cup winning squad, said: "I think I proved to Donadoni that I can be a part of this group.
"There are great players here, all of which are world champions but I really think I can give my contribution to this team."
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