Football fans will be glued to their TV screens tonight as Malta play Italy in a World Cup qualifier. Many who support the Italian side on the international scene will be torn between their love for their team and the national team.

Joanne Cocks sought some people's views in Valletta. (Participate in our poll question below)

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli yesterday warned his players they must cut out the mistakes which saw them held to a draw by Bulgaria in their opening World Cup qualifier.

The Euro 2012 finalists had taken a 2-1 lead in Sofia but were pegged by Georgi Milanov's second-half equaliser.

It was not the start the Azzurri wanted in Group B, and Prandelli is keen to see a much improved performance when they take on Malta in Modena.

Malta coach Pietro Ghedin said this is  the biggest game of his coaching career so far. He said Malta is aiming for a creditable result which would enable the Maltese players to leave the stadium with their heads high.

Malta and Italy have faced each other on four previous occasions. Italy won all the matches, with two having a margin of five goals.

Italy's players training in Modena yesterday.Italy's players training in Modena yesterday.

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