Italy will be ready for the World Cup: Andrea Pirlo

Rome: Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo believes that despite their troubles since the previous World Cup, La Nazionale will be prepared for the tournament in 2010.

"We are ready, but we need to keep working, rebuild the team," he explained in an interview. "Despite a bad display in the Confederations Cup, we know the road to reach the World Cup is long, then this work will see us ready to compete." The Milan playmaker also discussed his side`s chances in South Africa and is looking forward to the experience. "Like all teams arriving at the World Cup we have the chance to win," he continued. "It is so beautiful, bringing great emotion, I do not think I would ever change [being an Italian player at the World Cup]." Barring injury, Pirlo will be participating in his second World Cup for Italy. He was one of side`s most prominent player in 2006, when they won the competition in Germany. Goal.com