Changing Room Chat: Do they really think we’re sexy?

FOR a squad that entered Euro 2012 with three straight losses, Italy are suddenly basking in praise after their daring performance against Spain.

Compliments were flowing yesterday, a day after the 1-1 draw. Italy coach Cesare Prandelli was told about French media calling his team downright “sexy”. “

Did they say that before or after the match?” Prandelli asked. “The French should always be taken with a grain of salt. Maybe it was just a post-match joke. But if it was really a compliment, I happily accept it.”