Italy manager urges Mario Balotelli to learn and grow from Euro final loss
Cesare Prandelli wants his young striker to gain experience from his side's 4-0 defeat to Spain.
European Championship: 1 July 2012 Spain 4 - 0 Italy
Cesare Prandelli wants his young striker to gain experience from his side's 4-0 defeat to Spain.
There was to be no two without three for the rampant La Roja.
Ignazio Abate has returned from injury and has been included in Casare Prandelli's starting XI for the Euro 2012 final
Forza Italian Football's David Schiavone looks ahead to Italy's final with Spain, highlighting where the Italians could hurt the holders.
| Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| Greece | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Russia | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Poland | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Portugal | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Denmark | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Italy | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Croatia | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Rep. Ireland | 3 | -8 | 0 |
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Italy have exceeded expectations at Euro 2012, but they haven't won it yet, writes David Schiavone.
Italy's Mario Balotelli blasts the team into the Euro 2012 final with a stunning brace.
Keith Downie and Thom Watt look ahead to the second semi-final of the tournament.