Cesare Prandelli: 'Andres Iniesta best in world'

Italy manager Cesare Prandelli believes that Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta is the best player in the world.

Iniesta's teammate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo are widely regarded as the two finest players in world football, but Prandelli has claimed that Iniesta stands alone.

"Iniesta is undoubtedly the best player in the world," Prandelli told Marca.

"He has everything - quality, vision, personality, accuracy. Everywhere he is playing, even though he appears surrounded by several rivals, he plays like he's at home."

Spain welcome Italy in an international friendly this evening.