Under the escort goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, the new Italian conceded two goals in four European Cup match. Make its presence known Gli Azzurri players feel safe.
Two goals against Italy lodged there when they drew 1-1 against Spain and Croatia in Group C. A goal scored by midfielder La Furia Roja, CECS Fabregas, another Croatian striker recorded, Mario Mandzukic.
Except for two goals, Buffon as goalkeeper proved its quality by keeping the ace did not concede another goal.
Senior players from Juventus was also one of the heroes of Italy in a shootout against England in the quarterfinal, with Ashley Cole caught the ball execution. Italy won 4-2 and advanced to the semifinals.
"Buffon is a great player, he gives us more security for several years," said Pirlo in The Sun about his partner's.
"He was the captain so as to provide a (security) is more for younger players, who have more fear," added the midfielder.