Conte: I want to share Italy’s success with everyone who has supported us

Italy coach Antonio Conte has expressed gratitude for the messages of support he has received in recent days following the Azzurri’s previous two European qualifying fixtures.

The 46-year-old tactician has led his side to the top of Group H following consecutive victories over Malta and Bulgaria and he has now declared his thanks for the fans who have assisted them.

“There have been lot’s of messages of support that I have received in the past few days,” said Conte on his official Facebook page. 

“From my time as a player, to now as coach of the Italian national team, I want to thank everyone.

“All of these messages have always been close to me and provided me with great enthusiasm and energy; even if they were written to me on here [Facebook] or if someone spoke to me on the street.

“The squad and I want to share with everyone of one of you the success that we have achieved in the past two games, thank you.”