Relieved Italy vows to 'repeat something fantastic'

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Italy midfielder Davide Frattesi said the European champion will try and "repeat something fantastic" in Germany next year after Monday's 0-0 draw with Ukraine in Leverkusen secured qualification for the Euro 2024 finals.

The result means Italy, who failed to qualify for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups either side of its Euro 2020 triumph, avoids another embarrassing tournament miss.

The two nations finish level on 14 points behind England in Group C, but Italy has the better head-to-head record having won 2-1 in Milan in September.