Toni: Esposito has learned from Lautaro and Thuram

Italy's striking great says the Inter youngster has absorbed lessons from two world-class forwards.

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What happened. Luca Toni said Pio Esposito has learned from two masters in Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, adding the Inter striker only needs to improve in front of goal. Toni also backed Roberto Mancini as the right coach and the 4-3-3 system.

• Toni gambled on Cissé and Favasuli as future prospects.
• The Inter striker is moving toward the centre of the attack for Friday's debut against Belgium.
• Graziani said a senior Italy call-up would push Esposito even harder.

“Esposito has learned from two masters like Lautaro and Thuram”

— Luca Toni

Esposito's finishing will be tested when Italy face Belgium on Friday.

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