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'Toughest game I ever played' - Bonucci hails Italy heart after Azzurri 'suffer' through win over Spain

The defender helped his country move into the Euro 2020 final against either England or Denmark

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci admitted that Tuesday's clash with Spain was the toughest game he ever played as the Azzurri booked their place in the Euro 2020 final.

Bonucci's side outlasted Spain in a shootout, earning a place in the finale against either Denmark or England.

After a back-and-forth match that saw Spain equalize in the 80th minute on an Alvaro Morata goal, Bonucci was beaming with pride as he said his team showed exactly what they're made of to move one step closer to a major trophy.