Wow, game of the tournament so far for me. Italy gave 110% for this game, players were totally exhausted, but they showed lots of character to come through the tough period and the subs helped to bring fresh energy and finally put the nail in the Spanish coffin. That was such a smart cross-field pass from Insigne that helped create the 2nd goal.
But I have to come back to Conte – the way he managed to shut down Iniesta and Fabregas by playing Giaccherini and Florenzi very high up the pitch (I think in Itally this position is called mezzala, which means half-winger – I don't think any other country has quite that role) was just classic and the most convincing way to counter the Spanish tiki-taca that I've seen in recent years. Whenever Italy attacked, they had big numbers of players in and around the box, which is not what you think as a typical Italy. Great stuff.
Were there some reports that Klopp was interested in De Sciglio? He looked very calm and solid at LB, although he is right-footed.