Northern Ireland football: Italy’s Gennaro Gattuso admits there is ‘huge responsibility’ on his side to avoid missing out on World Cup yet again

Gennaro Gattuso admits Italy are under severe pressure going into the World Cup Play-Offs

Italy boss Gennaro Gattuso has admitted his side are already feeling the pressure ahead of the high-stakes World Cup Play-Off showdown with Northern Ireland.

The Azzurri will need to sweep aside Michael O’Neill’s men to retain hopes of returning to the world’s biggest football tournament.