Antonio Conte confessed that Italy “complicated our lives” against Malta, but should gain belief after four wins.

Graziano Pellè scored on his senior Azzurri debut, but the 1-0 result away to 10-man Malta was another deeply disappointing performance.

“The result was good. We should certainly have done more in attack, but we hit the woodwork four times,” Conte told Rai Sport.

Antonio Conte confessed that Italy “complicated our lives” against Malta, but should gain belief after four wins.

Graziano Pellè scored on his senior Azzurri debut, but the 1-0 result away to 10-man Malta was another deeply disappointing performance.

“The result was good. We should certainly have done more in attack, but we hit the woodwork four times,” Conte told Rai Sport.

“We can do better and I am convinced having nine points in the table should give us confidence."

Including the 2-0 friendly against the Netherlands, this Coach has won all four of his matches in charge.

“The lads put the effort in, it was the second game in three days and some lads felt the fatigue. We won, we could’ve been more consistent in front of goal and complicated our lives with that Bonucci red card, even though I think it was a bad decision.

“I think the lads gave what they had tonight. These are four games in six weeks, Italy won all four, and apart from one chance we didn’t run any risks at the back.

“We have to improve, but these are four straight wins that ought to build our confidence and morale. Now we await the game with Croatia.”

Croatia are joint top of the Euro 2016 qualifying group, but comfortably in front on goal difference after smashing Azerbaijan 6-0.

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