Italy manager Roberto Mancini expressed humility after beating a national record that has stood for 80 years. It means Mancini has now surpassed the mark set by World Cup winner Vittorio Pozzo between 1938 and 1939. Despite the new record, Mancini knows it counts for little given the ultimate goal is success in next summer’s finals. “I’m happy with the record,” said Mancini in a post-match press conference. It is all a far cry from two years ago when Italy failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Source: Express November 15, 2019 23:03 UTC