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Former Roma boss Fabio Capello insists Francesco Totti remains one of the world's best players despite his advancing age.

Capello, who has guided England to the World Cup finals in South Africa next year, was more than impressed after witnessing Totti return from knee surgery with an impressive hat-trick against Bari last weekend.

Speaking to Il Messaggero the former Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid coach said "Only Gigi Riva could kick the ball like him in Italy.

"But only with his left foot. Totti can use both feet and can hit the ball in several ways. Such champions can shoot ten times per match and eight of them are aimed on target, while five are very dangerous and can turn into a goal.

"Totti's shooting qualities are unique and they will stay intact for life."

Totti is currently top of the goal-scoring charts in Serie A having notched nine goals to date - and remains an iconic figure at the capital club where he has played his entire career.