La Nazionale will play Croatia in a friendly match at the Armando Picchi Stadium, where the former Milan midfielder spent most of the previous season training Livorno.

Many of the 2006 World Cup winners are still on holiday and are slowly joining their teams for pre-season training, but it seems unlikely that they will all be available for Mister Donadoni.

"Facing Croatia without the world champions? I think it's unavoidable," said Donadoni in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.

"I will have to find names from everywhere, but I trust that those who need to come back for the Champions League will be part of the match."

The newly appointed Azzurri Coach also explained that the Germany '06 heroes must prove to him that they still have the correct mindset.

"I need to understand what their spirit is and I want them to show me that they are still hungry for success, not only with words", added Donadoni.

The new tactician had already stated at his official presentation that his doors would be open to all players and, considering the recent changes in Italian football, he would not limit his selection to Serie A stars.

When questioned on Francesco Totti's possible retirement from international football, the Coach said he planned to speak to the Roma striker after his return from the holiday.

"I need to have a quiet chat with him, to understand his motivations and see if there are any chances of him changing his mind."

Donadoni is well aware of the challenge he will face, but agreed with his predecessor Marcello Lippi, stating: "Italy must behave like a big side in the coming European Championship, never forgetting to keep the humble attitude that allowed us to win in Germany."