Italy coach Roberto Mancini has named Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo in his World Cup qualifying squad.
Everton striker Moise Kean is also included in the squad, despite his lack of minutes this season.
Mancini said, “I would like us to pick up where we left off, with our way of playing and with our conviction.
“I think our victory has changed the way we are perceived abroad because we showed a new mentality during the Euros and we made 60 million people happy, we are proud of it.
“There are five World Cup qualifying games left and 14 months before the World Cup kicks off. Some teams have begun the season before us, so we must be focused.
“Kean is a young player with great qualities, he didn't join us for the Euros and I was sorry for it, but he knew he would return.
“Some players are back from injuries, it's important for Zaniolo to feel well and his role won't be a problem.
“There isn't a pecking order among the 26 players of the Euros, those who are more fit will play. Those who are here deserve so.
“We are considering [Davide] Calabria, while [Andrea] Belotti is not feeling too well, there are many other players who would deserve to be here."
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