Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has jumped to the defence of AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli.

Prandelli says he enjoys working with the firebrand.

"Mario is a good guy and very generous," assured Prandelli. "Of course, at times he gets into trouble of his own making, but he is always under pressure and it's not easy to be in that position continually."

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