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NHS Covid app may change as rules change, Grant Shapps says - BBC News

The NHS Covid contact tracing app used in England and Wales may need to change as coronavirus restrictions change, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said.

England ending the 1m-plus rule on 19 July may mean the app's sensitivity needs to be reduced, he said.

The app detects the distance between users and the length of time spent in close proximity - currently 2m or less and more than 15 minutes.

It comes amid a huge rise in alerts as infections surge.

The system allows people who test positive to anonymously share their test result, triggering alerts for those detected as close contacts in the days before the test.

Under current rules, those who receive an alert are asked to stay at home for up to 10 days, although the Department of Health said the app "is, and always has been, advisory" - unlike the requirement to isolate if you are contacted directly by NHS Test and Trace.

Coronavirus restrictions are set to end on 19 July but the requirement to self-isolate if you have had both vaccine doses will only stop on 16 August, raising fears that millions of people would be asked to self-isolate this summer as people mixed more.

The hospitality industry and NHS trusts have warned MPs the knock-on effect for the economy and workplaces could be huge.

One possible solution could be to change the sensitivity of the app, so it would tell people to self-isolate only after closer and more prolonged contact.

But sources at the app developers told the BBC they have not yet been asked to do this, although they are planning a change from 16 August when people would be able to record that they were fully vaccinated to turn off the self-isolation alerts.

Mr Shapps told BBC Breakfast: "As our restrictions change, of course the app needs to change. Things like replacing the 1m-plus rule on 19 July might well lead to a review of the way the app itself needs to function."

But he said the app was still "very important as one of the tools in our armoury". He said there were still large numbers of people downloading it and said he had not seen any data showing people were deleting it.

The most recent figures for the last week of June show an extra 300,000 downloads, bringing the total to more than 26 million, but it is not known how many people are active users.

"It's in our interests as a society to carry on doing the things that protect each other," Mr Shapps said.

Dr Jenny Harries, the head of the new UK Health Security Agency, told MPs on Thursday that she was "aware that people are choosing not to use the app" when asked about concerns people have been deleting it to avoid being "pinged".

"We are seeing a rise in cases so this is not an inconvenience, it's actually to alert people to the fact that they have been in close contact and that they may be at risk of being infected themselves and passing that infection on to other people," she said.

Hinting at a change, she added there was "work ongoing at the moment because it is entirely possible to tune the app to ensure that it is appropriate to the risk".

A source close to Health Secretary Sajid Javid told the BBC "we are looking at the sensitivity of the app" and pointed out the sensitivity had been changed before.

But they did not say exactly what would change. At present, if two phones running the app are close for long enough, and one of the two users later shares a positive coronavirus test via the app, then the other will receive an alert.

You can also use the app to "check-in" to venues so you can be notified of any positive cases you may have encountered there, although the requirement to check-in will be lifted in England when lockdown rules ease further on 19 July.

Graphic showing how the contact tracing app works

Just 496 venue alerts - which use the check-in data to alert people to potential contact with a positive case - were sent between 24 June and 30 June.

But alerts for people coming into close contact with someone testing positive soared by more than 60% in the last week of June to 360,000.

At the end of May, there were only 16,000 alerts in a week.

A BBC analysis has estimated 4.5 million people could be asked to self-isolate between this week and 16 August, as the number of infections continues to rise.

The NHS Covid-19 app is used in England and Wales. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own powers to set coronavirus regulations and separate test-and-trace programmes.

'Coming to an end'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak told the BBC on Thursday the government was considering a "more proportionate and balanced approach" to isolation for Covid contacts.

He acknowledged there was "frustration" at how the NHS contact tracing app could continue to order the double jabbed to isolate.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the country was "moving to a system of testing rather than self-isolation".

"I rely on the NHS app, as many people do," he said.

"I know how difficult it has been for people and I'm sorry for the hassle that people experienced as a result of this - it is coming to an end."

Most Covid rules in England are due to end on 19 July at the final stage of the country's roadmap out of lockdown, with confirmation on 12 July after a review of the latest data.

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The NHS app is one part of the NHS Test and Trace programme, which has a £37bn budget and also includes national testing and contact tracing infrastructure.

The programme has been criticised for weak performance during the pandemic, but it has been fiercely defended by government, which has said the pandemic would be much worse without it.

A further 32,551 new coronavirus cases were recorded on Thursday, alongside another 35 deaths within 28 days of a positive test.

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2021-07-09 09:25:49Z
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COVID-19: Plan to allow vaccinated people from abroad into UK without quarantine to be revealed in 'next couple of weeks' - Sky News

Details of a plan to allow vaccinated people from abroad into the UK without having to quarantine could be revealed in the "next couple of weeks", the transport secretary has said.

Grant Shapps told Sky News that ministers are "actively working" on proposals to allow those who received their jabs outside of the UK to be exempt from the quarantine rules when travelling from amber list countries.

He added the measure will be brought in "as soon as we can" - but suggested those residing within the EU could be allowed in sooner than those in the US, as the bloc rolls out a unified digital vaccine passport scheme.

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It comes a day after Mr Shapps confirmed that fully vaccinated adults and all children will no longer have to quarantine on their return from amber list countries from 19 July.

At present, individuals must self-isolate for 10 days after they return to England from countries such as Spain, France and Italy.

After the self-isolation policy change, individuals will still have to pay to take a PCR test on their second day back.

Responding to a question on expats, the transport secretary said allowing people vaccinated in other countries to come to the UK without having to quarantine would be "phase two" of the government's COVID international travel policy and is something ministers are "very actively working on" at the moment.

"The next thing is to be able to recognise apps from other countries or certification from other countries - easier done from some places like the EU where they have a digital app coming along than it is in the United States where I think they have 50 different systems, one for each state, largely paper based," he told Sky News.

"So there are some complexities to work through there, but this is phase one, and we hope to follow it up quickly with double vaccinated people from other countries coming here."

Mr Shapps added: "Obviously we will look at whether they are World Health Organisation certified and the like and I would think, in terms of timescale, in the next couple of weeks I'll be able to come forward and say more about other locations in the world."

The transport secretary noted that one complexity associated with allowing expats into the UK without having to quarantine is that fewer people are double vaccinated in many other countries.

On Thursday, Mr Shapps also confirmed that the government's guidance that people should not travel to amber list countries will be lifted on the same 19 July date, meaning hopeful holidaymakers can travel for leisure purposes and to see family members.

But after Downing Street confirmed that the exemption to quarantine for holidaymakers will only apply to those who have been vaccinated by the NHS, many expats were concerned that they would be unable to be reunited with loved ones in the UK this summer.

Allowing those vaccinated in countries other than the UK to also be exempt from isolation after travelling from amber list countries would mean double-jabbed expats living in popular destinations such as Spain could return to see friends and relatives much more easily.

The change for fully-vaccinated adults and all children in the UK takes place in less than two weeks and will open up Europe's top holiday destinations to many hopeful holidaymakers.

Hours after the announcement, easyJet said flight bookings to amber list countries were up 400% on last week as the airline put on more than 145,000 extra seats.

The transport secretary clarified that being fully-vaccinated means "14 days have passed since your final dose of the vaccine".

And he warned that amber list countries could still turn red - and said there would be no changes made for people arriving from those places.

Arrivals from red list countries are required to quarantine in a government-approved hotel.

Adults who have not had both jabs will still have to quarantine when they return from an amber list country, or face a fine of up to £10,000.

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2021-07-09 07:23:20Z
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NHS Covid app may change as rules change, Grant Shapps says - BBC News

A person uses the NHS Covid-19 app in England

The NHS Covid contact tracing app used in England and Wales may need to change as coronavirus restrictions change, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said.

The end of the 1m-plus rule on 19 July may mean the app's sensitivity needs to be reduced, he said.

The app detects the distance between users and the length of time spent in close proximity - currently 2m or less and more than 15 minutes.

It comes amid a huge rise in alerts as infections surge.

The system allows people who test positive to anonymously share their test result, triggering alerts for those detected as close contacts in the days before the test.

Under current rules, those who receive an alert are asked to stay at home for up to 10 days.

The hospitality industry and NHS trusts have warned MPs that the knock-on effect for the economy and workplaces could be huge, as it could lead to millions being asked to self-isolate this summer.

Mr Shapps told BBC Breakfast: "We will make sure the app is constantly reviewed so it's appropriate for the period of time we're living through, particularly as we're getting to a majority of adults having been double-vaccinated."

"It's in our interests as a society to carry on doing the things that protect each other," he said.

Hinting at a change, she added there was "work ongoing at the moment because it is entirely possible to tune the app to ensure that it is appropriate to the risk".

A source close to Health Secretary Sajid Javid told the BBC "we are looking at the sensitivity of the app" and pointed out the sensitivity had been changed before.

The Department of Health said the app "is, and always has been advisory".

Just 496 venue alerts - which use the check-in data to alert people to potential contact with a positive case - were sent between 24 June and 30 June.

The NHS Covid-19 app is used in England and Wales. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own powers to set coronavirus regulations and separate test-and-trace programmes.

In the last week of June, 360,000 alerts were sent through the NHS Covid app to people in England and Wales, a rise of more than 60% and the highest weekly figure so far in 2021.

The next highest figure, the week previously, was 219,000. As recently as the end of May, it was 16,000 a week, data showed.

Between 24 June and 30 June, 281,500 people were identified as coming into close contact with someone who had tested positive, the highest number since the end of January.

A BBC analysis has estimated 4.5 million people could be asked to self-isolate between this week and 16 August, as the number of infections continues to rise.

The government has said fully vaccinated close contacts and children will not have to self-isolate from 16 August.

'Coming to an end'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak told the BBC on Thursday the government was considering a "more proportionate and balanced approach" to isolation for Covid contacts.

He acknowledged there was "frustration" at how the NHS contact tracing app could continue to order the double jabbed to isolate.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the country was "moving to a system of testing rather than self-isolation".

"I rely on the NHS app, as many people do," he said.

"I know how difficult it has been for people and I'm sorry for the hassle that people experienced as a result of this - it is coming to an end."

Most Covid rules in England are due to end on 19 July at the final stage of the country's roadmap out of lockdown, with confirmation on 12 July after a review of the latest data.

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The NHS app is one part of the NHS Test and Trace programme, which has a £37bn budget and also includes national testing and contact tracing infrastructure.

The programme has been criticised for weak performance during the pandemic, but it has been fiercely defended by government, which has said the pandemic would be much worse without it.

A further 32,551 new coronavirus cases were recorded on Thursday, alongside another 35 deaths within 28 days of a positive test.

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2021-07-09 07:20:15Z
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COVID-19: Plan to allow vaccinated people from abroad into UK without quarantine to be revealed in 'next couple of weeks' - Sky News

Details of a plan to allow vaccinated people from abroad into the UK without having to quarantine could be revealed in the "next couple of weeks", the transport secretary has said.

Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world

It comes a day after Mr Shapps confirmed that fully vaccinated adults and all children will no longer have to quarantine on their return from amber list countries from 19 July.

At present, individuals must self-isolate for 10 days after they return to England from countries such as Spain, France and Italy.

After the self-isolation policy change, individuals will still have to pay to take a PCR test on their second day back.

"So there are some complexities to work through there, but this is phase one, and we hope to follow it up quickly with double vaccinated people from other countries coming here."

The transport secretary noted that one complexity associated with allowing expats into the UK without having to quarantine is that fewer people are double vaccinated in many other countries.

The change for fully-vaccinated adults and all children in the UK takes place in less than two weeks and will open up Europe's top holiday destinations to many hopeful holidaymakers.

Hours after the announcement, easyJet said flight bookings to amber list countries were up 400% on last week as the airline put on more than 145,000 extra seats.

The transport secretary clarified that being fully-vaccinated means "14 days have passed since your final dose of the vaccine".

And he warned that amber list countries could still turn red - and said there would be no changes made for people arriving from those places.

Arrivals from red list countries are required to quarantine in a government-approved hotel.

Adults who have not had both jabs will still have to quarantine when they return from an amber list country, or face a fine of up to £10,000.

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Kamis, 08 Juli 2021

COVID-19: Which destinations are on the green and amber lists - and which nations will let UK travellers in? - Sky News

Britons who are double vaccinated will be able to enjoy quarantine-free travel to amber list countries - but may have to isolate when they arrive at certain destinations.

From 19 July, the rules for people returning to England from some destinations are being relaxed as all legal restrictions are removed.

Although the traffic light system will remain, holidaymakers who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to self-isolate for 10 days on their return from an amber list country.

However, some holiday destinations have their own quarantine rules so travellers may have to self-isolate there even if they do not in the UK. And countries may still be moved to different lists.

Here is a full list with the rules for each section - and the quarantine requirements for major holiday destinations.

Green list

People returning to England from these countries do not have to quarantine but do have to take a private PCR test two days after they return.

Anguilla

Antigua and Barbuda

Australia - most visitors are banned from entering Australia, apart from Australian citizens and some specific others

Balearic Islands (Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca) - a negative PCR or LAMP COVID-19 test issued within 48 hours before arrival is required or proof of full vaccination at least 14 days before arrival

Barbados

Bermuda

British Antarctic Territory

British Indian Ocean Territory

British Virgin Islands

Brunei

Cayman Islands

Dominica

Falkland Islands

Faroe Islands

Gibraltar - travellers from the UK must take a free lateral flow test at the airport and day 5 after arrival

Grenada

Iceland - holidaymakers must show they were fully vaccinated, with the NHS COVID pass or letter, at least 15 days before arriving or show a PCR or antibody test revealing they have recovered from COVID-19

Israel and Jerusalem

Madeira - travellers must have proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before travelling and show they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival, or have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days

Malta - proof of full vaccination at least 14 days before travel (the NHS COVID pass or letter is accepted) is required

Montserrat

New Zealand - visitors are banned from New Zealand, although New Zealand citizens are allowed with 14 days managed isolation (visitors who have been in Australia for 14 days before do not have to quarantine but must have a PCR test)

Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands

Singapore - only Singapore citizens and permanent residents can enter without permission

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Turks and Caicos Islands

Amber list

From 19 July, UK residents who are fully vaccinated (14 days since their final dose) will not have to self-isolate when returning to England.

They will still have to take a test three days before returning and take a PCR test on day 2 - but not on day 8.

Children under 18 and people who are taking part in COVID clinical trials will also no longer have to self-isolate or take a day 8 test.

Travellers who are not fully vaccinated must still take the pre-departure test, quarantine for 10 days on returning to England and take day 2 and day 8 tests.

The government has lifted the advice to not travel to amber list countries.

Most countries are on the amber list - these are some of the main destinations for UK travellers:

Austria - most UK visitors are banned from Austria.

The Bahamas - fully vaccinated travellers can enter, or a negative PCR test within 5 days before arrival is required and visitors must apply for a health visa and specific health insurance as well as taking an antigen test and completing daily health questionnaires

Belgium - UK travellers are banned but Belgian nationals and those whose main residence is Belgium are exempt but must quarantine for 10 days

Canada - most foreign nationals, including from the UK, are banned from Canada

China - flights are suspended from the UK

Croatia - UK travellers must have a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival, certificate of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19

Cyprus - UK passengers require a negative PCR test within 72 hours before departure and another one at the airport in Cyprus, and must self-isolate as they wait for the result

France - passengers need to provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours of departure, proof of vaccination and a sworn statement they are not suffering from symptoms or been in contact with confirmed cases in the past two weeks (non-fully vaccinated people can only travel for essential reasons)

Greece (including islands) - UK travellers must have proof of either a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival, a negative antigen test taken within 48 hours before departure or proof of full vaccination at least 14 days before

Indonesia - most UK travellers are banned

Italy (including Vatican City) - UK travellers must present a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 48 hours before arrival, self-isolate for five days and take another test to be released

Mexico - land borders are closed but reduced flights are running and a health declaration must be completed before arrival

Portugal (apart from Madeira) - UK passengers must have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel or an antigen test taken within 48 hours. Unless you have proof of being fully vaccinated at least 14 days before, travellers must quarantine for 14 days

Saudi Arabia - all travellers must have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure and people who are not fully vaccinated will have to quarantine for seven days

Spain (including Canary Islands) - a negative PCR or LAMP COVID-19 test issued within 48 hours before arrival is required or proof of full vaccination at least 14 days before arrival

Thailand - you must apply for permission to travel to Thailand from the Thai government and will have to quarantine for 14 days in a facility

United States - most visitors who are not US citizens cannot enter the US and those allowed must have a negative COVID test, proof of recovery from COVID-19 and seven days in quarantine is recommended.

Red list

All countries not on the green or amber lists are on the red list. Some amber list countries are also on a red watch list.

Only British or Irish nationals, or people with UK residence rights, are allowed to enter the UK from red list countries - although travel to those countries is not advised.

Even if travellers have been fully vaccinated, they must take a COVID-19 PCR test before travelling, book a quarantine hotel package and complete a passenger locator form.

On arrival, they will be taken directly to the quarantine hotel and take tests on day two and day eight.

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2021-07-08 13:36:49Z
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Beware Harry Kane! Italy's Giorgio Chiellini stands between England and Euros GLORY! - Daily Mail

Beware Harry Kane! Giorgio Chiellini is Italy's 'Gorilla' who has broken his nose five times, belts out the national anthem and will do anything to keep rivals quiet ... now he stands between England and Euros GLORY!

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini has been sensational in their Euros run so far
He must now stop England's attack if they are to lift the trophy at Wembley
Chiellini is a warrior and has been given the nickname 'gorilla' in his homeland
Not afraid to get rough with opponents, Chiellini is an old-school type of player
He will now try to shut down Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling on Sunday night
Find out the latest Euro 2020 news including fixtures, live action and results here

By Alvise Cagnazzo For Mailonline

Published: 12:32 BST, 8 July 2021 | Updated: 16:23 BST, 8 July 2021

Harry Kane may still be celebrating his semi-final winner against Denmark but the England captain now faces one of the toughest opponents in world football in Sunday's Euros final - Italy's Giorgio Chiellini.

The 36-year-old wily defender, who plays his club football for Juventus, is an old-school player who will do almost anything to protect his goal from opponents.

Chiellini looks like a pantomime villain with his scouring, gruff face. He resembles an ogre in a fairy tale but in reality has a heart of gold and a personality that means he is the perfect captain for both club and country.

Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini stands between England Euro 2020 glory on Sunday evening

The warrior is currently one of the best defenders in the world and will do anything to win

Described as 'a devil with a halo', Chiellini is never afraid to put his body in harm's way and is happy to use his arms, hands or anything he can to block shots or prevent attackers from scoring.

Throughout Euro 2020, Chiellini's performances alongside close friend Leonardo Bonucci in the heart of Italy's defence have been outstanding and provided a platform for their team-mates to win games in the attacking third.

Chiellini was superb in repelling Spain's waves of attack in this week's first Wembley semi-final and later riled the opposition by trying to wind up Jordi Alba before the crucial penalty shootout started.

Even against Belgium's Romelu Lukaku - considered by many to be the best striker in world football at the moment - Chiellini stood firm and forced his opponent's worst performance of the tournament.

Chiellini's nickname 'Gorilla' perfectly sums up his playing style. He now celebrates his rare goals by thumping his chest and has also given his name to a mobile phone game called Go Go Gorilla.

Chiellini and partner Leonardo Bonucci were outstanding in Tuesday night's win over Spain

In fact, his defensive ability is held in such high esteem back home in Italy that many believe he is worthy of a place in the pantheon of the nation's iconic defenders.

There is no doubt he wouldn't look out of place alongside Alessandro Nesta and Fabio Cannavaro, Italy's heroes of their 2006 World Cup win, and some believe he could even match the achievements of icons Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini - two of the all-time greats.

Chiellini, a left-footed defender, can play in both a three-man and four-man back line and this allows the Italians to mix up formations, something which could cause England a problem in Sunday's final.

Tall and thin, full of scratches and bruises from a long career in the thick of the action, Chiellini has broken his nasal septum an eye-watering five times in 10 years with Juventus.

His face is full of scars and wounds and his rough and rugged look could easily give the impression he's 50 years old. But his performances so far this summer have proven there is plenty of life in those legs yet.

He has broken his nose five times in 10 years for Juventus and his commitment is unwavering

Chiellini tore his knee ligaments in 2019 but he battled back and returned as good as ever

As loyal as they come in modern football, Chiellini has always fought for and defended the colours of Juventus and has been a reference point for each of the club's managers since he was signed by ex-England manager Fabio Capello in 2005.

Kane may have continued his fine goal-scoring form for the Three Lions with the winner against Denmark but he is now preparing to face arguably the best defender in world football at present.

That is if he's fully fit, though.

Italy boss Roberto Mancini and the approximately 60 million Italian fans who will watch Sunday's final are holding their breath because there is some doubt over Chiellini's fitness going into the England clash.

Training sessions between now and the final are expected to be very light for the 36-year-old as they try to nurse him back to full fitness after a draining 120 minutes against Spain on Tuesday night.

Chiellini can be seen always passionately singing the Italian national anthem before kick-off

In 16 years with Juventus, the defender has won nine Serie A titles and five Coppa Italias

Chiellini is now back on the pitch after a season blighted by calf problems. His fitness issues have plagued the last three years of his Juventus career and he has not been able to play a full season without some sort of injury interruption.

Returning Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has already made it clear that Chiellini will be the focal point of his defence for at least another 12 months. His experience is considered fundamental, even if at this moment in time his body is starting to break down.

The passion and fire is still burning hot inside, too. One of the standouts from Italy's Euro 2020 matches so far has been the passion with which they sing their national anthem before a ball is kicked.

Against Spain, Chiellini was filmed belting out the words with his eyes shut as he tried to drown out the boos and jeers from opposition fans. After it had finished, Chiellini could be heard shouting to his team-mates: 'Let's go! Let's go!'.

In 2014 the defender he married Carolina Bonistalli after four years of engagement

Born in the Tuscan city of Pisa, Chiellini has a sister and two brothers, one of whom acted as his agent for many years and is now the sporting director of their home town's Serie B side.

Chiellini is one of the very few footballers in Italian football with a degree after he studied economics and commerce at the University of Pisa.

Before falling asleep at night Chiellini always finds time to read. That is when he's not binging on episodes of Homeland, Prison Break or 24.

He is passionate about economic and financial reading and speaks fluent English as he demonstrated while talking to the referee before the penalty shootout with Spain.

His immediate future lies in football but his studies leave numerous possibilities in finance when he retires.

Chiellini graduated with a degree in economics and commerce in 2010 with a remarkable score of 109/110 and a thesis on the finances of a sports club. He also completed a Masters in business administration, using Juventus to aid his studies.

Chiellini and Carolina were married in Livorno and have two daughters, Nina and Olivia

Chiellini and his family now live in Turin, close to the home of his friend and teammate Bonucci

Chiellini's father is called Fabio and he is an orthopedist who worked in Pisa. In 2014 the defender he married Carolina Bonistalli after four years of engagement. He is a very private man and rarely posts pictures of his family on social media.

Chiellini and Carolina were married in the Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie in Livorno in 2014. They have two daughters, Nina, the eldest, and Olivia.

An avid video game player, Chiellini loves his PlayStation and Football Manager. He says the simulator's enormous database of players helps him keep tabs on team-mates and future opponents.

Chiellini and his family now live in Turin, where Juventus are based. Their house is situated in a beautiful central area of the city, very close to the home of his friend and teammate Bonucci.

It is a typically Italian style property with high ceilings, cream curtains, green carpets and emerald-coloured creaking that rest on the parquet. Every single aspect of the property seems to have been studied with great finesse, making the environment extremely pleasant to live in.

Chiellini (pictured centre in 2003) was born in Pisa but started his career with rivals Livorno

After a year on loan with Fiorentina, Fabio Capello took Chiellini to Juventus with him in 2005

Chiellini wanted to play basketball when he was a child. He was a huge fan of the Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant but ultimately he prioritised football and set himself on the track to becoming one of Italy's finest players.

Despite being born in Pisa, Chiellini started his football career with their rivals in the rival city of Livorno. He quickly rose through the ranks and made his debut at the age of 16. His ability quickly became clear and he was bought by Capello's Roma in 2002.

When Capello left Roma for Juventus, he made sure to take Chiellini with him in 2005 after impressing on loan with Fiorentina the season before.

In 16 years with Juventus he has won nine Serie A titles, five Coppa Italias and the Italian Super Cup five times as he played a major role in their dominance of Italian football.

But, for all of his success at club level, Chiellini has never managed to get over the line with the Italian national team and this could be his last chance with next year's World Cup in Qatar not until December.

Chiellini played in the Euro 2020 final when the Italians were swept aside 4-0 by Spain in Kiev

Now Chiellini is in the final again and will do almost anything against England to lift the trophy

During an interview on Italian TV on Tuesday night, Italy legend Christian Vieri said Chiellini 'is the strongest defender in the world' and 'if he doesn't get a cramp in his calf every day, he tears you to pieces'.

He added: 'Chiello kills you, splits you in two, the old defender of the past.'

Chiellini played in the final of Euro 2012 when the Italians were swept aside 4-0 by a brilliant Spain performance in Kiev.

He banished those painful memories with the penalty shootout victory at Wembley on Tuesday night and is now desperate to go one step further, breaking the hearts of Three Lions fans in the process.

Gareth Southgate's attack will have it all to do if they are to find a way through Italy's 'Gorilla' on Sunday and lift the trophy. Chiellini will do almost anything he can to get the job done.

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