The hyper-critical Italkian media may blame him for the equaliser but had no chance of stopping Trezeguet's Golden Goal winner.

Gave an amazing performance against Holland to save no less than four penalties as Italy progressed to the final.

Out-thought Frank De Boer on two occasions, even after the Dutch captain engaged him with a cheeky wink. So can be regarded as a master of psychology as well as goalkeeping.

Continued his commanding start to the championships with a resolute performance against Romania. Buffon's broken hand won't be his only worry. He was let down for Turkey's goal by his defenders but won everything from corners.

The Belgium game saw him at his commanding best and Buffon will find it hard to win his place back. Displayed similar sharpness as the Swedes created numerous threats to his goal.

Found himself elevated to a starting-place in Euro 2000 when Gianluca Buffon fractured a hand conceding the only goal of the game as Italy finished their preparations with defeat in Oslo.

Giant keeper who has established himself behind Buffon as regular second choice. Rarely gets the credit he deserves at Fiorentina, but many consider him a better keeper than the Parma youngster.

Has been unlucky in that he has been second-choice to a host of keepers without making the number one shirt his own.