Andrea Pirlo: “Hodgson knows that Italian football is a small advantage”

Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo has shared expectations of Euro-2012 quarter match against England. 

“People say that England play in Italian football, but this is nonsense. Our team is able to act only in the same way. We don't care about the other teams that try to impersonate us. It is like playing against Spain in the Spanish manner. 

Hodgson knows that Italian football is a small advantage. In addition, he is a cunning tactician. However, I've seen several games against England in the tournament. I am not impressed, sure we will beat them in the quarterfinals. 

They have a weakness that we can use, especially in midfield. Sometimes they are missing key players. Very strange to see England play on the counterattack. Perhaps, they will use a different tactic in the game with us. However, I doubt it, it's fairly predictable team,” – said Pirlo.