Wednesday 12 November 2014 11:25, UK
Mario Balotelli has been recalled to the Italy squad for next week's European Qualifier against Croatia.
The Liverpool striker is included for the first time since Antonio Conte succeeded Cesare Prandelli as manager in the wake of the World Cup.
Balotelli is yet to score in the Premier League for his new club but is part of a 26-man group for next Sunday's Group H game in Milan and a Genoa friendly against Albania two days later.
Conte has named uncapped Torino defender Emiliano Moretti and called up midfielders Andrea Bertolacci of Genoa and Roberto Soriano of Sampdoria.
There is a place for Atletico Madrid midfielder Alessio Cerci, while Southampton's Graziano Pelle keeps his place after making his debut last month.
Italy and Croatia both go into the game with three wins from their opening three games.
