Roberto Mancini says England CAN win the World Cup as he praises Italy’s win over the Three Lions
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Roberto Mancini says England CAN win the World Cup and praises his inexperienced Italian side’s victory over ‘one of the best teams in the world’… despite Gareth Southgate’s men extending their scoreless streak to FIVE games
- Roberto Mancini says England are one of the best teams in the world after the win
- Giacomo Raspadori’s second-half strike saw Italy beat England in the San Siro
- Despite the defeat, Mancini believes England can win the World Cup in Qatar
- Italian boss praised his inexperienced side in Nations League victory
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Italy coach Roberto Mancini praised his inexperienced side for the character they showed in Friday’s 1-0 win over England in the Nations League, but insisted Gareth Southgate’s men are still one of the favorites for the World Cup.
In a low-opportunity game at the San Siro, Italy looked more ambitious and settled the game via Giacomo Raspadori’s 68th-minute strike.
The win also gives Italy a chance to lead the group and make it to the play-offs, but they will have to beat Hungary in Budapest after the surprise leaders won 1-0 in Germany.
Roberto Mancini has praised his Italian team for beating ‘one of the best teams in the world’
“It’s very important because it gives us a sense of calm to be the best places for the draw, we also have the chance to outdo the group and (we) beat England, one of the best teams in the world” Mancini said. reporters after the win.
The defeat to England saw them relegated from their Nations League group and extending Gareth Southgate’s scoreless run to five games.
But despite their poor form, the former Manchester City boss added that he believes England are still one of the favorites for the World Cup in Qatar.
Giacomo Raspadori’s goal in the second half settled the game as Italy beat England at the San Siro
‘You [England] are in the World Cup and that is the most important.
“My opinion is that England are one of the best teams in the world, even if they lose the game. ‘They can have a good chance at the World Cup.’
Mancini chose to play a 3-5-2 formation against England, as opposed to the 4-3-3 Italy has employed in recent years, but the 57-year-old downplayed the importance of the tactical change.
“The system is one thing, but what matters is the character of a squad, the will to attack and take control,” Mancini said. “We still have a lack of experience on the side and some very young lads, but we played well today.”
Italy, which has eight points from five games, will face Hungary on September 26.
The defeat left England relegated from their Nations League group and are now winless in five