Azzurri to miss tournament for first time since 1958 after goalless draw at San Siro
Round-up: Croatia earn playoff place with 2-0 win in Ukraine
Irish striker is now a doubt for the upcoming Austria qualifier with latest hamstring injury
Shane Long limps off injured as Antonio Candreva gives Inter Milan narrow win
Antonio Conte’s side confident despite missing midfield general Danielle De Rossi
The Italian manager believes Ireland face the biggest game of their career tonight
Group E: Italy v Sweden, Toulouse, Friday 2pm
Goals from Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle secure Group E win in Lyon
Business-like in qualification the Azzurri went unbeaten and topped their group by four points
Match in Split against Italy played behind closed doors after previous racist chanting
Criticism of Wayne Rooney has deflected attention from poor defence against Italy in Manaus
Azzurri head to World Cup in Brazil without a win in seven games
Anonymous callers tell players 'you had better lose, otherwise we will kill you'
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