The Italy midfielder failed to shine at the Stadium of Light but, at the age of 31, he is now being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge because of his fine form in France
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In the dressing room before Italy faced Spain in Paris on Monday, Emanuele Giaccherini stood up in front of his team-mates and declared: "Tactics and talent can only take you so far. What we need today is heart." They roared with approval. Giaccherini may be one of the smallest players in a squad containing giants of the game such as Gianluigi Buffon - but not one of them has a bigger heart than the diminutive midfielder.