Supporters and media arrive ahead of Italy v NI

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The sun has been shining as supporters and media make their way to Bergamo

ByAndy Gray
BBC Sport NI Journalist in Bergamo
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The BBC Sport NI team has landed in Bergamo ahead of a huge week of football as Northern Ireland look to stun Italy in their own back yard.

It's a beautiful city which is filled with history and is currently baked in sunshine, which certainly helps the feel good mood.

There were plenty of Northern Ireland supporters on the flight over this morning, with many more expected to arrive into Milan and Bergamo across the next 24 hours.

There have been a few milling around the bars, including at the square where the game will be shown on the big screen for those who can't get tickets, and it feels like the calm before the storm.

Northern Ireland will have their final training session in Liverpool tomorrow morning before they fly over to Italy.

Michael O'Neill will then meet the press for his final thoughts ahead of the game tomorrow evening.

Not only will the game be live on BBC One NI, BBC Three and the BBC Sport app and website, but there's also a special preview programme tomorrow.

Italian football legend Gianfranco Zola will join Stuart Dallas, Stephen Craigan and Gerry Armstrong to look ahead to the game.

You can watch it on BBC iPlayer and the BBC website and app from 19:00 GMT.

As ever, keep an eye on the BBC Sport app and website for all the latest build-up ahead of the game.