My tactics worked says Prandelli after Italy sink England

MANAUS Brazil (Reuters) - Italy coach Cesare Prandelli was generous in his praise of an improving England side but said his tactical approach had paid off with the 2-1 victory in Group D on Saturday.

“Our logic was that we don’t have players who are as powerful as England’s but we have technically skilled players and in the first half we had better ball possession," said the Italy coach, whose team won thanks to a 50th minute Mario Balotelli header.