Despite playing at a club that has enjoyed little domestic success, Antonio Di Natale has been considered one of Italy's most lethal strikers in recent years.

Udinese captain Antonio Di Natale has extended his contract until 2014, his club announced on Wednesday.

Heading into Sunday's European Championship final between Spain and Italy, 72 goals had been scored by the 16 teams that took part. Here's our pick of the top five (hoping, of course, that goals in the final might be even better).

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has ditched temperamental striker Mario Balotelli in favour of Antonio Di Natale in the Azzurri's must-win final Euro 2012 Group C clash against Ireland at the Municipal Stadium here on Monday.

Holders Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by a dogged and determined Italy at the Arena Gdansk here on Sunday in the opening Group C match at the European Championship.

Udinese captain Antonio Di Natale said he has questioned his own future in the game after the tragic death of former team-mate Piermario Morosini.

Italy was in shock on Sunday morning as the sober realisation sank in of the tragedy that befell Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini the day before.

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been voted the Serie A player of 2011 by his fellow players, and the Rossoneri won another award with Massimilliano Allegri winning best coach.

Udinese went top of Serie A with a 2-1 home success against Siena on Sunday but champions AC Milan are now lurking ominously a point behind in third after thrashing Catania 4-0.

Udinese and Lazio kept up the pressure on leaders Juventus by recording victories over Palermo and Cagliari respectively on Sunday.