Simone Zaza says he will be always haunted by his penalty miss for Italy as they were dumped out of Euro 2016 by Germany.

Germany won 6-5 on and the 25 year old was one of four Italian players to miss his spot-kick in the shootout.

The Juventus striker received criticism for his skied effort after stuttering in his run-up and his pre-kick antics went viral on the internet.

"I have always taken my penalties like that and was convinced I'd score," Zaza told Sport Mediaset.

"I did send Manuel Neuer the wrong way, but unfortunately the ball went too high. It will be difficult, but I want to get over it. I want the Italians to know that we gave everything.

"I missed the most important penalty of my career and it'll be with me for the rest of my life."