Sandro Tonali admits he is “more of a Jorginho” at Brescia, but can adjust his style to play alongside the Chelsea man for Italy.
The 19-year-old was given his first start in the Azzurri jersey during a 3-0 Euro 2020 qualifying victory away to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“I am happy with how we all played. I’m glad that I got through the emotion of my first Italy start and am enjoying all of it,” the Brescia youngster told Rai Sport.
Sandro Tonali admits he is “more of a Jorginho” at Brescia, but can adjust his style to play alongside the Chelsea man for Italy.
The 19-year-old was given his first start in the Azzurri jersey during a 3-0 Euro 2020 qualifying victory away to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“I am happy with how we all played. I’m glad that I got through the emotion of my first Italy start and am enjoying all of it,” the Brescia youngster told Rai Sport.
He was drafted in from the Under-21 squad to replace injured Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti, playing in a 4-3-3 with Jorginho and Nicolò Barella.
“This can also be my role. I am more of a Jorginho at club level, let’s say, but it’s not that different, so I have no real problems playing wider in a midfield three.
“I’ll give my all every week for the club, then the decisions the coach makes are up to him. I’m there and will give my best.”
Italy set a new all-time record with their 10th consecutive win and guaranteed themselves top seed status in the Euro 2020 final tournament draw.
They can complete the 100 per cent record in this group when hosting Armenia at the Stadio Barbera on Monday.
“We believed in ourselves. Wins help you to win and we got a 3-0 result away to a tough side like Bosnia, but we won’t take our foot off the gas ahead of the final game in Palermo.”