Azzurri defender Leonardo Bonucci spoke to the press prior to Italy's Euro 2020 qualifying match against Armenia.
"We will return among the best teams in Europe once we make the final step that we're missing. Because there's still something missing. Maybe it's the experience to be at the level of Germany, France, Spain and the big European teams. We are accelerating the growth process, thanks to Roberto Mancini and his ideas."
"I was like the youngsters, the more you play against intense squads with quality, the more you grow and improve, you become great. There are moments where you go to all, and others when you defend yourself. I made errors that helped me grow. This is a great group, everyone loves each other and are participants."
On Chiellini: "His injury was important, it lit a fire in me. My goal was to be better than the past two years. I know that I didn't give my best, the situations were difficult. My objective was to be the best. I am 32 years old, but I have room to grow. I must always be in physical shape. I see Giorgio every day in Turin, he will surprise everyone."
