Italy manager Cesare Prandelli has praised his side following their 2-1 victory over Germany in the semi-finals of Euro 2012.
The Azzurri boss described the team's performance as "sensational", and claimed that they could have won by more.
He told Rai TV: "We have had a sensational match. It's a shame because we failed to score a third goal on two occasions in the second half."
Italy booked their place in the final thanks to a first-half double from Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli.
Prandelli added: "[Balotelli] was excellent, just like the entire team were.
"I really believe that a team needs to have an idea in the way they play and he really subscribed to this playing style. He was high up the pitch and available and I think he put in a very good performance this evening."
Italy will take on champions Spain in the Euro 2012 final on Sunday.
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Mark Langshaw
Mark Langshaw
