I Hope To Win World Cup 2010 - Italy Coach Marcello Lippi
The coach feels experience may help lift the World Cup as he harbours hopes of another triumph...
Italy are getting ready to live the glory days of Germany 2006 once again by winning the World Cup in South Africa next year.
Coach Marcello Lippi has revealed he will be working towards lifting the famous trophy once again in 12 months' time as La Nazionale hope to equal Brazil's record five-trophy haul.
"I have the hope, and I underline hope, to try and win the World Cup again," Lippi told La Gazzetta Dello Sport.
"In order to play my cards right, I need a squad with plenty of experience on the international stage. Therefore I am relying on the group of 2006
"However, there is always space for a player who can add value to the team. We have to use the word renewal with caution."
Critics claimed the Azzurri needed more youth rather than experience following the Confederations Cup shambles last month.