Nagelsmann went on to describe the first half as "very impressive" and the best Germany have played during his tenure

Germany scored three first-half goals against Italy but then held on grimly for a 3-3 draw to reach the Nations League semifinals on Sunday. Giacomo Raspadori's penalty deep into second-half stoppage time of the second leg put Italy within one goal of forcing extra time in Dortmund,

The home side is also dealing with some injuries, most notably the ones of Bayer Leverkusen striker Florian Wirtz and Arsenal's Kai Havertz as both players are missing the two legs against Italy this week.