Marco Verratti dismisses Wembley as big England advantage vs Italy - 'It will drive us on'
Marco Verratti claims there is no chance Italy will be intimidated by playing the Euro 2020 final against England at Wembley. Various England players and even Gareth Southgate described the atmosphere at the semi-final as the best they have experienced since the famous stadium was rebuilt in 2007.
However, the Italians are too long in the tooth to allow that to get to them when they take their turn in the lions’ den on Sunday.
PSG midfielder Verratti, a veteran of seven Ligue 1 titles and a Champions League final, said: “It’s a dream to win this European Championship and the supporters will factor in somehow.
“Both teams want to win, so we will face a very tough team who will be at home and know the stadium well.
“But we are all professionals and know how it is to play in fan-packed stadiums. It will drive us on as well.
“England are very physical with players who are very skilled. They deserved to get to the final and it will be a difficult match.”
