Cassano given all clear

Antonio Cassano has been passed fit by Italy and will be available for the Azzurri when they take on Spain in the Euro 2012 final.

The AC Milan playmaker suffered a knee problem in the 2-1 over Germany in the semi-finals which had threatened his place for Sunday's showpiece, at least for a starting berth. However, Italy team doctor Enrico Castellacci has revealed that there are no problems with the forward and given him the green light to start. "There was a slight twist in the knee for Cassano. However, from a clinical viewpoint there is no need to worry, there is no ligament damage," Castellaccci said. "In the final against Spain we will see him."