Bonucci: Italy are stronger than England

England finished top of Group D with seven points while Italy were second in Group C with five but Bonucci, set to start in central defence in Kiev after an injury to Giorgio Chiellini, thinks it is the quality of the football that matters.

"For the play expressed in these first three games, we can say that we are stronger," Bonucci told a news conference On Thursday.

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