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Italy call up ex-Newcastle star Davide Santon to face England in friendly

Image: Davide Santon: Called up to face England

Former Newcastle defender Davide Santon has been called up to the Italy squad for Tuesday's friendly against England.

Santon, who made his loan move from Newcastle to Inter Milan permanent last month, has been drafted into Antonio Conte's squad following injuries to Matteo Darmian and Manuel Pasqual.

AC Milan defender Ignazio Abate has also been called up.

Italy warmed up for England's visit with a 2-2 draw in their Euro 2016 qualifier away to Bulgaria on Saturday.

Goalkeeper and captain Gianluigi Buffon sat out the match in Sofia with flu and he is a doubt for the international against Roy Hodgson's men at the Juventus Stadium.

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