I was joking with Ben Davies and Brennan Johnson about Italy possibly playing Wales in the World Cup play-offs. I told them both that we're going to win it, 100 per cent!' Destiny Udogie on what he said to Spurs team-mates

"Destiny Udogie has dreamt of playing at the World Cup since childhood, and is eager to find his way back into the Azzurri squad for the tournament, but knows that some familiar faces will hope that Italy's route to North America is blocked."

"Udogie admitted to FourFourTwo, 'Obviously people wanted to be there for the last two World Cups. It's normal as a country, they expect us to be there. Playing at the World Cup was my biggest dream as a kid.'"

"Should Italy win their semi-final against Northern Ireland, it could be a play-off final against Wales in Cardiff, something which was a major topic of conversation at the Tottenham training ground when the draw was made in November."

Italy faces the possibility of missing a third consecutive World Cup, with crucial play-offs against Northern Ireland and potentially Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie dreams of playing in the World Cup and hopes to return to the Azzurri squad, despite not being named for the current play-offs. The situation has sparked conversations among teammates, especially with Ben Davies missing due to injury. Udogie's aspirations reflect the national expectation for Italy to compete at the highest level.

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