'It's not over yet!': Roberto Mancini says Italy must 'gather their strength' for Euro 2020 final after gruelling extra-time and penalties against Spain... as Azzuri boss hails his team's fighting spirit By Kathryn Batte For Mailonline Published: 23:19 BST, 6 July 2021 | Updated: 23:21 BST, 6 July 2021 Viewcomments Italy boss Roberto Mancini is already planning for the Euro 2020 final after his side beat Spain in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in the semi-final at Wembley. Federico Chiesa's stunning strike in the 60th minute put Italy ahead but Alvaro Morata came off the bench to force extra-time with an equaliser in the 80th minute. Mancini's men had to endure a gruelling period of extra-time, with Spain pushing forward for a winner. But Azzuri held on and came out on top in the shoot-out to book their place in Sunday's final. Italy boss Roberto Mancini is already planning for the Euro 2020 final after his side beat Spain in a dramatic penalty shoot-out Azzuri's victory means they will now face England or Denmark in the final on Sunday Italy have been transformed since they failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. But Mancini insisted all the plaudits should go to his players and said they must now focus on the next match. 'The credit goes to the lads, because they believed in all this three years ago, but it's not over yet,' Mancini told Italian TV station RAI. 'We've got to gather our strength, what is left, and prepare for the Final. Italy began to tire in extra-time and goalscorer Federico Chiesa was forced off before penalties Mancini admitted that Spain had caused his side problems but praised his players for their fight and determination to ensure they stayed in the game. 'Penalties are cruel. It was a tough team, Spain are a great side who play really well. 'We didn't play the way we usually do, but fought hard and knew it'd be like this. 'They caused us problems with this change, but then we got the right co-ordinates and didn't risk much. We knew from the start that Spain were the masters of possession, so they'd cause us problems, but we had to adjust and fight hard. 'Football teams attack and defend, they cannot just attack. We both had chances, these are both great teams, all teams defend, not just Italians.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility