Roberto Mancini: It’s a pity to end the season like this

Roberto Mancini, Italy coach, speaking after crushing defeat in a game with Germany:

- It’s a pity to end the season like this. Germany are strong but we allowed them to play the way they prefer. The group, however, is still open. We made a few mistakes, we did not defend well as a team. When you are behind against these kind of players, you always risk a lot because they have great pace and they are so dangerous with space.

It’s a long path. We will do good things and some that aren't as good. Even tonight there were some encouraging signs, like Gnonto’s goal and other chances we created, but Germany were way better than us and deserved to win.