Cesare Prandelli hails 'sensational' performance

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.