Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has suggested that he is the only manager capable of dealing with controversial striker Mario Balotelli.

The Manchester City forward has once again clashed with club boss Roberto Mancini this season, leading to claims that the 22-year-old is unmanageable.

However, Prandelli told reporters: "I often say to Balotelli, jokingly, that maybe I'm the only one capable of managing him. Perhaps it is because I have such little time for him."

Italy face France in a friendly match on Wednesday.