Italy's Leonardo Bonucci celebrates after scoring against Norway during their Euro 2016 qualifying soccer match at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo September 9, 2014. REUTERS/Vegard Wivestad Grott/NTB Scanpix
ROME (Reuters) - Italy have the best defence in Europe and the statistics prove it, Azzurri defender Leonardo Bonucci said on Thursday.
Having shipped four goals in 14 games, Italy, who face Bulgaria in a Euro 2016 qualifier on Saturday, have the meanest rearguard in Europe in terms of goals conceded in this qualifying competition and its predecessor.
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