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Italy ready for 'ultimate test' of Germany

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Italy coach Antonio Conte was full of praise for German counterpart Joachim Loew, but believes the Azzurri are ready to avenge a recent friendly thrashing to book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2016.

Two years on from crashing out of a second successive World Cup at the group stage, Italy are in contention to win their first European championships since 1968.

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