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Euro 2016: Antonio Conte voted Man of the Match by Danish TV viewers after touchline antics during Italy against Spain

Italian boss gave Chelsea fans a glimpse of his passionate side as he celebrated historic victory over defending champions

ANTONIO CONTE gave Chelsea fans a sneak peek of his passionate approach as Italy saw off Spain - and even bagged a Man of the Match award for his touchline performance.

The charismatic coach, 46, delivered a tactical masterclass to dethrone the defending champions and inflict a first Euro defeat on Vicente Del Bosque's side since 2004.

Conte was brilliant to watch with his touchline antics
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Conte was brilliant to watch with his touchline anticsCredit: EPA
The Italian coach was typically animated as the game progressed
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The Italian coach was typically animated as the game progressedCredit: ANSA

And Blues fans will have been delighted to see not only the Italian's spot on gameplan, but his passion on the sideline.

He kicked every ball - at one point literally - and went mad when Graziano Pelle smashed in the late second.

The new Chelsea boss leapt into the stands after the late strike from Pelle
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The new Chelsea boss leapt into the stands after the late strike from PelleCredit: Getty Images
52% of the public in Norway voted for the manager to be of the game
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52% of the public in Norway voted for the manager to be of the gameCredit: Twitter @Mark_Jacobsen

His antics certainly weren't missed by viewers on Danish TV, who voted him as Man of the Match on their poll.

Italy's win sets up a juicy quarter-final with world champions Germany, whilst Spain head home to reflect on their first Euro failure since 2004.

The Premier League looks set to host some of the world's most enigmatic bosses next term with Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp joining Conte in what is sure to be a fiery season.

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