Former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi has broken down how Euro 2020 was won.

Sacchi says England were too defensive after scoring the early goal via Luke Shaw.

"The English copied us: they scored a goal and then everyone back defending, just like those teams who are still faithful to Rappan, who invented Catenaccio last Century," wrote Sacchi in La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“Perhaps (Gareth) Southgate thought he was playing against an Italian team that only knows how to defend and counter."

“Starting a defender, Kieran Trippier instead of Bukayo Saka, already said so much about Southgate's tactics, as evidently he didn't know much about the ideas of his colleague Roberto Mancini.

“We had feared the English would try to copy the performances of Austria and Spain, based on pressing, which had caused problems for the Azzurri.

“Thank you to (Roberto) Mancini, who gave the Nazionale a style of attacking football in a difficult moment for our sport. I hope the Italy masterpiece can give enthusiasm and set the example for Italian coaches to renew and evolve their ideas.

“Their ability to be protagonists on the field, their collaboration and the football ideas that guide and illuminate them increased their courage, understanding and personality."