Donadoni wants Italy glory

Roberto Donadoni is confident that his Italy side can follow up their World Cup 2006 glory with a victory in Euro 2008. The Azzurri booked their place in the tournament with a 2-1 over Scotland thanks to Christian Panucci's late goal.

"The group is really strong, mentally as well as technically," he told Gazzetto dello Sport.

"That's why I think we will be contenders. It will be hard because, with the exception of Brazil and Argentina, it will be like a World Cup.

"It is difficult also to face strong sides right from the start but we can arrive at the end. We will go there to win.

"Now, after more than a year, I feel the group is a little more mine," said Donadoni, who took charge after Marcello Lippi had guided Italy to World Cup glory.

"I don't get big-headed after winning in Scotland but I am satisfied.

"This is the national team I wanted and that I've built with patience and coherence."