Camoranesi counting down

'Totally committed'
Camoranesi first donned the Azzurri shirt in February 2003 for a 1-0 friendly defeat of Portugal, and is likely to get a first taste of tournament football against Denmark on Monday. "I'm totally committed to this team and will do everything to help us win the competition," he said. "If we manage to do so I'll be the happiest man in the world."

Totti praised
The Juventus FC player believes his countrymen have the armoury to advance from Group C and beyond. "Our mission is to succeed and we are among the favourites to do so. We have one of the strongest defences in the world; in midfield we have players who can win the ball and distribute it; in attack we have several great players - Francesco Totti can spark us with his creativity."

'Competition is normal'
Camoranesi is competing directly with Stefano Fiore for the right-midfield slot, and should edge the S.S. Lazio man on to the bench. However, he was keen to stress, taking into account recent reports, that the rivalry was a friendly one. "I don't understand the controversy," said the 27-year-old. "We are a 23-man squad who all want to play, competition is normal and there's no problem."

Training match
Having been unable to train yesterday due to searing temperatures in Lisbon, the Azzurri play a practice match against a youth team from CF Os Belenenses this afternoon.