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'We have transformed disappointment into desire' - Italy raring to go at Euro 2020 after missing World Cup, says Chiellini

The Azzurri were absent from Russia 2018 but will return to major tournament action on Friday when they face Turkey in the opening match

Italy have transformed the disappointment of missing out on the 2018 World Cup into a desire to go far at Euro 2020 says defender Giorgio Chiellini, who has hailed his international team-mates as having "a sense of responsibility and a pinch of madness".

The Italians suffered one of the worst nights in their footballing history when they were eliminated by Sweden in a qualifying play-off, meaning they failed to reach the last World Cup in Russia.