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By James Cormack For the first time since 1972, Italy enter the European Championship as the holders. The Azzurri were so often the nearly men after securing their maiden European title during the rather primitive third iteration of the tournament in 1968. Italy were beaten finalists before Roberto Mancini’s side peaked at the delayed Euro 2020 to break English hearts at Wembley. However, while there was a feeling of the Italians riding an unwavering sense of momentum at the previous tournament, the holders head into Euro 2024 with a distinct feeling of doubt. Here’s 90min’s guide to Italy at …

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