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'You DON'T say that': Leonardo Bonucci takes aim at Declan Rice for saying England were '10 times more motivated to win' than Italy ahead of Euro 2020 final

Italy's Leonardo Bonucci has had a dig at England's Declan Rice over a motivation comment made ahead of the Euro 2020 final.

West Ham midfielder Rice, who was a key player for England at the Euros, said ahead of July's showpiece at Wembley that 'we will be ready for it 10 times harder than they (Italy) will.'

But in an interview with The Athletic, Juventus centre back Bonucci - who scored Italy's equaliser in the final and was named 'Star of the Match' - claimed Rice made 'a mistake' as his words only spurred on the Italians, as did England's iconic 'It's Coming Home' song.