Performance provides some relief for philosophical Trapattoni

Giovanni Trapattoni didn’t get the point he wanted but insisted he got the performance.

“I think we played much better than against Spain and Croatia. We played with more personality, credibility, commitment.

“We made a few little mistakes in free-kicks, corners. These little mistakes are not a habit, but I am proud of our commitment. We promise that Italy can beat us, but, sure, we leave them our honour.