Buffon: Prandelli's got best out of Balotelli

The striker's two goals against Germany on Thursday fired Italy into a Euro 2012 final with Spain and transformed the Manchester City player, who has struggled with discipline issues at club level, into a national hero in Italy.

"Mario has done very well thus far because, first and foremost, he has great natural talent and this is a great starting point," said Buffon.

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