Toldo under friendly fire! 

Fiorentina's Francesco Toldo still believes he
can claim Italy's No 1 jersey at the Europeans finals
from his friend and rival Gianluigi Buffon of Parma.

Capped seven times by Italy, Toldo has been considered
by many as having been the outstanding goalkeeper in
Serie A this season. But he is also expected by most
observers to start the Euro 2000 campaign in the role of No2. 

Toldo, however, said: "I don't think Zoff
has taken a definitive decision. I still hope to be
the first choice at Euro 2000 but if Zoff picks
Buffon, then I'll accept the role of 12th man with no
problems." 

He refuted scepticism about Italy's
prospects, saying: "Italy will do well at Euro 2000 and you
know why? This time we start off without too much
pressure unlike in 1996 where we were among the
favourites." 

As for his own future, Toldo confirmed he
may yet be leaving Fiorentina this summer. He said:
"If they don't keep a promise they made to me by June
6, then I'll ask to leave. I don't where to - but
I'll ask to leave."