Manager Joachim Low maintains Germany should have no ‘Italy complex’ as they prepare for Saturday’s Euro 2016 quarter-final in Bordeaux.

Match of the Century, they called it. There’s even a plaque on the wall of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City to commemorate the delirious 4-3 win that sent Italy through to the final of the 1970 World Cup at the expense of West Germany.

I’ve no problem admitting it.

WHEN IN DOUBT, always turn to Dylan, I say.

ITALIAN World Cup winner and former U21 coach Marco Tardelli has confirmed he will be assistant to new Ireland manager, Giovanni Trapattoni.