To turn Italy from a shambolic team that failed to qualify for the World Cup into the European champions, in the space of just three years, is a remarkable achievement and Sunday’s win over England at Wembley showed just how key Mancini has been to the return of the Azzurri.Of course, any victory on penalties, such as this one after the game ended 1-1 after extra-time, requires a degree of fortune but the 56-year-old did everything to give his team the opportunity to triumph.
Italy had steadied themselves after that start, gradually quietening the raucous home crowd and ending the first half the stronger without over-stretching themselves. Cristante gave the new structure a more physical presence and higher energy level in central midfield – and that too helped Italy to compete for second balls.
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