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Giaccherini: Italy's late winner showed 'cojones'

The Azzurri midfielder says his side are showing great courage after their 1-0 win over Sweden on Friday confirmed their qualification into the next round

Italy are crushing claims at Euro 2016 that they are the worst team to represent the country at a major championship, but Emanuele Giaccherini says they are proving something else as well.

The Sunderland attacker, who spent last season on loan at Bologna, says Italy showed big "cojones" to score a late winner and book their spot in the round of 16.

Giaccherini and Co. sealed their 1-0 win over Sweden courtesy of Eder's goal in the 88th minute.