Italy's Donnarumma greedy for only one thing - more clean sheets

Round of 16, Italy v Austria: Some Azzurri fans were unhappy at the way their keeper left AC Milan but can't ignore the fact he has not conceded a goal in 874 minutes with the national team

SAFE HANDS: Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma had fake banknotes thrown at him during an Italy Under-21 game in Krakow four years ago after his agent, Mino Raiola, told Milan that he was not interested in renewing his deal. 

As Italy cruised to their 11th consecutive victory under Roberto Mancini, a rare note of disapproval was heard from the stands. The whistles in the 89th minute of last Sunday’s win over Wales at the Stadio Olimpico were not aimed at the manager or even his team, but instead at their 22-year-old goalkeeper.

Gianluigi Donnarumma was heading for the dugout, exiting the game to be replaced by Salvatore Sirigu. Mancini, who cites never playing in a World Cup among his greatest career regrets, wanted to make sure that his backup keeper got at least a few minutes on the pitch at what might be his last international tournament.