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Italian football not in great shape, says Brady

The former Juventus and Inter Milan midfielder says that Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland team have a "big chance" of defeating Italy

Liam Brady says that Italian football is "not in great shape at the moment" despite their positive start to Euro 2016.

Having lost to Belgium and drawn with Sweden, the Republic of Ireland need to win their Group E encounter with Italy in order to boost their chances of making the last 16 of the tournament.

And Brady, who played in Italy for Juventus, Inter Milan, Sampdoria and Ascoli, believes that Martin O'Neill's team have a "big chance" against the Azzurri.