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Pio Esposito has downplayed the weight of his debut goal for Italy against Estonia, calling it a promising start rather than the peak. In an interview with Sky Italia <\/strong>(via TMW), the young forward reflected on the moment as a milestone on what he hopes will be a long and fruitful international journey.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Esposito admitted the goal still feels a bit surreal, saying he \u201cstill needs to realise\u201d exactly what he\u2019s achieved. But he quickly shifted focus to the future: \u201cThis is only the beginning.\u201d He stressed that while the goal was special, it doesn\u2019t define his career\u2014he wants consistency, growth and many more performances at this level.<\/p>\n He further claimed: \u201cI\u2019m a very self-critical person who doesn\u2019t like to settle [for less].\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n He dedicated the goal for the Azzurri to his parents, saying: \u201cTo my family, who have always been there and helped me achieve my goals.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The 19-year-old\u2019s composure in stepping up when called upon has caught attention, and his attitude now suggests he\u2019s eager not to rest on early success. Rather than bask in acclaim, Esposito wants to prove he can repeat it \u2014 for club and country.<\/p>\n His comments provide insight into a young talent unafraid to dream bigger, grounded enough to know that one moment is just that \u2014 a moment \u2014 not the destination.<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n