France and Italy are looking ahead to face crucial matches on their 2014 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. 1998 champions, France will be facing a stern test against World Cup holder, Spain, while Italy are preparing a tough battle with Denmark in Milan.

Italy grabbed an important 3-1 victory over Armenia in the 2014 World Cup qualifier on Friday and the result gave lots of joy for the Azzurri coach, Cesare Prandelli. Pradelli thought that his side played a good game against Armenia but he was surprised looking at many critics from the media commenting about Italy's performance on Friday.

Italy are looking for a second win from their third 2014 World Cup qualifier match against Armenia on Friday. However, the Azzurri head coach Cesare Prandelli warned his players not to underestimate their opponent.

Being considered as one of Italy's important performers during their Euro 2012 campaign, Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini is expected to sit on the bench for Gli Azzurri's Friday match against Armenia.

Antonio Cassano omission from the Italy World Cup Qualifiers' squad was not the only surprise move made by Cesare Prandelli, as people were also a bit shocked after finding out the return of Domenico Criscito.

Italy's number one goal keeper, Gianluigi Buffon, revealed that things are going fine in the national team camp despite many young faces are now around, while some experience name such as Antonio Cassano hasn't been called up.

Italy national team tactician, Cesare Prandelli, still maintain his youth program for the Azzurri as the ex-Fiorentina head coach favors younger names to fill his striker department instead of the experience, Antonio Cassano.

World Cup 2014 Brasil, Italy v Malta highlights and goals video. Played on Tuesday 11 September 2012. Scorers: Mattia Destro, Federico Peluso.

"It is traditionally the most difficult moment of the year for our national team and the Serie A teams, but we also need to approach the games we play with a different attitude.

World Cup 2014 Brasil, Bulgaria v Italy highlights and goals video. Played on Friday 7 September 2012.