Italy v Albania: Spalletti urges Azzurri to act like defending champions in Euro 2024 opener

Luciano Spalletti hopes Italy can use their title of reigning champions to their advantage when they open their Euro 2024 campaign against Albania on Saturday.

The Azzurri secured Euro 2020 glory by upsetting England on home soil with a 3-2 win on penalties following a 1-1 draw to win their second European title.

After Roberto Mancini s shock departure last year, Spalletti stepped into his shoes, qualifying for Euro 2024, and he is confident they have what it takes to win the tournament for the second time in a row.

It feels like heaven to be in situations like these, Spalletti told UEFA.com. Matches come and go. These tournaments are really important, and this is why we need to be prepared for everything; as we say in our anthem, We are ready to die for these m…