Evening approach into Milan-MXP last week; ATC clears us for the approach while still way out and descending through FL130... The CPT (I was PF) then radios:
"xxxxx 8SA, fully established ILS 35R at 37 miles" 
Without missing a beat, our friendly ATCO answers
"roger, keep the speed!" First time I've ever been on the glide at 240 kts
