Euro 2012 Talk: Why Pirlo doesn't play in England, De Rossi not confident

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Phil Brown has speculated over Andrea Pirlo's stubborn refusal to emigrate.© SNS Group

The semi-finals are fast approaching and you might expect confidence from any team that has made it this far. Someone tell that to Daniele De Rossi who doesn't seem sure of Italy's chances against Germany.

Elsewhere, Custodio, who sounds like he should really be a keeper, has told Vicente Del Bosque not to worry about tactical surprises from Portugal. Rely on Ronaldo as usual then?

Roy Hodgson has said that he will bring in young players after England's quarter-final exit but will also stick with his older players ahead of World Cup qualifiers. Players neither young or old are presumably at risk then.

And with Dick Advocaat already leaving his post as Russia manager, somebody had to carry the can for their shock exit. Step up Sergei Fursenko...

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