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Roberto Mancini hails Italy's centre-back pairing of Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci as the world's best... and the pair with a combined age of SEVENTY face Spain in their Euro 2020 semi-final on Tuesday
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Italy boss Roberto Mancini believes he has the world's best centre-back pairing in Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci.
The Juventus team-mates — combined age 70 — were at their most cunning during the 2-1 victory over Belgium to set up tonight's semi-final against Spain.
Chiellini was returning after injuring a flexor muscle in the opening game of the tournament, but his partnership with Bonucci was key in resisting Belgium's push for an equaliser.
Italy manager Roberto Mancini has described Giorgio Chiellini (left) and Leonardo Bonucci (right) as the best two centre-backs in world football after their fine form for the Azzurri
The pair have played together for club and country for 11 years and have a great understanding
