England-Italy, Mancini: “Good game but we had to score”

Third useful result in a row for Roberto Mancini’s new Italy. After the heavy defeat to Argentina, there was one victory and two draws in the Nations League. The 0-0 with England half satisfies the coach. “We had three chances in the first half and we shouldn’t have made any mistakes. We were good anyway, we had a good match, it wasn’t easy.”

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In the triptych with Germany, Hungary and England, hints of a new cycle emerged, also on the level of play. “We have to improve a lot but that’s the way. When we attack we have to score. And sometimes we miss outgoing passes because we are too approximate, but it is part of the growth path.” Gatti and Esposito at their debut. “I’m happy for them, Gatti was a bit tense before the game but afterwards he relaxed and did well, like Esposito.”