Fabio Cannavaro became Italy's most capped player when he made his 127th appearance in Wednesday's goalless draw with Switzerland in a friendly international.

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The Juventus player broke the previous record he shared with Paolo Maldini as he captained the world champions in their first game of the season.

"It's a great honour for me to have reached a great athlete like Paolo Maldini, who is an example for so many young people," Cannavaro said.

"We are lucky because (wearing) the Azzurri shirt is the dream of all children. I have never thought about records, which are there to be beaten.

"It's a great honour for me to wear this shirt and a great emotion to represent Italy."