Italy boss Roberto Donadoni insists he is "calmly" preparing for the Euro 2008 qualifier against Scotland.

The match in eight days' time is likely to make or break their qualifying campaign.

Victory over the second-placed Scots on November 17th would ensure Italy a place at the finals, and a draw would leave them only needing a point against the Faroe Islands four days later to book their place.

Defeat could mean the unthinkable for the world champions, missing out next summer.

Scotland boss Alex McLeish believes the Italians are under greater pressure than his side, who will have home advantage at Hampden.

But Donadoni said today: "I am waiting calmly.

"I am preparing the things that need to be done. We will face this game with the maximum concentration and focus."

The 44-year-old told Italian TV station Sky 1 he eventually wants to coach the club he once played for, AC Milan.

Donadoni spent 12 years with the Rossoneri as a member of the great Milan side of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

When asked if he would like one day to guide his old team, Donadoni said: "I can only say yes, but I am used to thinking of the present.

"In any case we will see, it's not something that I'm obsessed with."

Donadoni will name his squad on Sunday for the qualifier against Scotland.