I wish Italy would stick to playing like that because they're so good when they want to be. They are the nearest team Europe has to, say, Argentina (I've given up on Spain ever getting anywhere). The defensive mindset is being cast off, which is good. Now just lose the rolling around and silly red cards (yes, I know England need to lose the silly red cards too, amongst other things).
Argentina and Italy have similar technical and style of play except Argentina can not replicate the defensive execution Italy does with one eye closed.
If they could, they would have eliminated Germany.