Totti and Vieri to lead Italian attack as Del Piero left out

Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni has confirmed Christian Vieri and Francesco Totti will start their opening World Cup match against Ecuador.

Fri, 31 May, 2002 - 18:54

Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni has confirmed Christian Vieri and Francesco Totti will start their opening World Cup match against Ecuador.

Trapattoni named his team on Friday, following a practice match, and also in are Atalanta midfielder Cristiano Doni and Roma defender Christian Panucci.

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