Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon have said Italy have a good chance of winning the World Cup because of the expertise and high international calibre gracing the squad.
"We have many experienced players. I say we are experts, not old. Looking how we can play at high levels for long periods, we can go far in the competition," Pirlo told CNN International.
It's a notion that Buffon agrees with.
"People think we are old because many of the current players were involved in 2006, but I believe that there are no better players than the ones we have," added the goalkeeper.
"To take part in such a competition you need to have the right experience."
Any team who plays Italy will find beating them a tough question to answer, as Pirlo pointed out.
"Italy are difficult to beat in these competitions because we are very organised and the team has been together for a very long time," said the midfielder.
"Marcello Lippi is a serious coach who knows how to create an atmosphere. He is a great coach."
Spain are among the favourites to conquer South Africa, but Pirlo is ready.
"Spain and Germany are good teams, but we can be favourites too," he concluded.
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