The chase for the 2016 European Cup will take its next step on Tuesday. Two teams attempting to qualify for the tournament will do battle in a match between Norway and Italy. The contest scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Sports 1.
Italy's head coach Antonio Conte had this to offer ahead of today's European qualifier (via Football Italia): "I have many emotions, but they include great joy and happiness. It is the first qualifier and we want to do well. I also expect a good performance. I hope that you will see a team that can play football with the desire to win, regardless of who we play."
"Norway are a tricky team," he added. "Compact and attentive in defense. They are a team to be handled with care; we have to have respect for everyone. We go into the field with a competitive spirit, intensity."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Italy's Ciro Immobile proved to be effective in Italy's last friendly with the Netherlands. The 24-year-old is yet to open his Bundesliga account with Borussia Dortmund, but did finish his 2013 campaign in Torino with 22 goals and three assists.
Norway's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Jarstein; Hogli, Forren, Nordtveit, Elabdellaoui; Jenssen, Johansen, Konradsen; Elyounoussi, King, Skjelbred
Italy's Projected Lineup (3-5-2): Buffon; Ranocchia, Bonucci, Astori; Darmian, Florenzi, De Rossi, Giaccherini, De Sciglio; Zaza, Immobile
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