Gianluigi Buffon: 'We almost slipped up'

Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon has admitted that Italy could have let Germany back into last night's 2-1 win over Germany, and was not happy with his side's final five minutes.

The goalkeeper was keen to point out that performances should be focused on and not solely results.

Buffon said: "We are playing for something unique and totally prestigious, so it's not right with the performance we put in to risk it in the last five minutes and play with fire.

"I always evaluate performances and attitudes rather than strictly wins or losses.

"We are still young, apart from a few old men in the squad, and need to learn. It's only right for the old men to tell them off and stir up trouble."

Italy face Spain in the Euro 2012 final on Sunday.