My prediction was wrong

Well, well it seems the mercurial Mario Balotelli was in blazing form last night putting Germany out of the final. His second goal, in particular, was a moment of individual brilliance and a reminder of why Prandelli, in keeping with Roberto Mancini at Manchester City, believes Balotelli is worth the hassles and controversies and unpredictability that form part of the package.

We will have to wait until Sunday to see what he can do against Spain.