Impressive Germany finally overcome bogey team Italy

None of Ireland’s group opponents at Euro 2016 won their respective friendlies last night. It was a particularly chastening night for Italy as the Azzurri lost 4-1 against world champions Germany in Munich.

Toni Kroos and Mario Gotze gave Germany another ominous two-goal lead, but rather than capitulating to a 3-2 loss like they did against England, this time they went on to add further goals through Jonas Hector and Mesut Ozil.

Stephan El Shaarawy grabbed a consolation for Antonio Conte’s men, but the impressive win allowed Joachim Low’s side to get the better of their bogey team for the first time since 1995.