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Bonucci eyeing repeat of Euro 2016 win over Spain

Leonardo Bonucci hopes Italy can use its Euro 2016 win over Spain as motivation for the nation's upcoming World Cup qualifier against the same opponent.

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Vicente del Bosque took his European champions to France hoping to claim a third consecutive title, but they were dumped out in the last 16 by Antonio Conte's Italy.

Both sides have appointed new coaches since then, but Bonucci admits he still gets a thrill from just thinking about their incredible 2-0 victory.

"When I think about Paris, I get excited," he said at a news conference.