TOLDO EYES AZZURRI NUMBER ONE SHIRT

Toldo was one of the heroes of Euro 2000 for The Azzurri, but, despite the subsequent appointment of former Fiorentina coach Giovanni Trapattoni as national boss, still lost his place to Buffon.

"The Euro defeat against France still hurts," Toldo admits. "But that pain will drive us on to better things in the summer.

"I was very disappointed to lose my place having done so well but I think my form this season could convince Trap to give me a chance.

"After all, he knows me well from Fiorentina."

The summer saw both Buffon and Toldo change clubs in big money moves - with Toldo joining high-flying Internazionale from Fiorentina and Buffon moving from Parma to Juventus for a world record fee for a keeper.

The 30-year-old Toldo believes that Inter can maintain their great start - which sees them top during the winter break.

"We have learnt a lot in the opening months of the season," adds the tall custodian.

"At home the defeats against Milan and Chievo have identified that we need to be stronger at the San Siro.

"But I believe we can win the League as we are improving week after week.

"When I joined Inter I stated that this will be my last club.

"After five months here this is still the case. Now I just want to win as much as possible."