Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo has admitted that it was a "dream" for him to win his 100th cap for his country.
Pirlo marked the occasion by scoring in his team's 2-1 win over Mexico at the Maracana Stadium in their Confederations Cup clash on Sunday.
The 34-year-old told reporters: "First of all, it's really rewarding for me.
"It's not something everyone does. It's a great feeling to get 100 caps and to score, especially in a historic stadium like the Maracana. I could only have dreamed of this as a child.
"I was lucky enough to get 100 caps for Italy, but it's not over yet. I have other objectives, including winning the Confederations Cup."
Pirlo is the first midfielder to reach the landmark of 100 appearances for his country.
Written by
Simon Sinclair
Simon Sinclair
Portugal
Mexico
Russia
New Zealand
Germany
Chile
Australia
Cameroon
