The Italian cage keeper has since the debut in AC Milan as a 16-year-old made many raise their eyebrows.

He has, only 22 years old, made over 200 matches in Serie A.

And on Sunday night, Gianluigi Donnarumma became the big man of the European Championships.

This is largely due to the decisive efforts in the championship's last two matches.

The Naples son saved a penalty in the semi-final against Spain and in the final there were great parades at England's last two penalties, beaten by the young roosters Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka.

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Italy is European Champion.

Photo: TT