Graziano Pelle and Matteo Darmian in Italy squad for Euro 2016
Tuesday 31 May 2016 23:35, UK
Graziano Pelle and Matteo Darmian have both been named in Italy's 23-man squad for the upcoming European Championship in France.
Southampton forward Pelle and Manchester United defender Darmian, along with West Ham's Angelo Ogbonna, are the only British-based players to be included in the Italian squad.
Antonio Conte has left out a number of high-profile names for the tournament, including Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, AC Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo and legendary Italian playmaker Andrea Pirlo.
Six Juventus players have been included in Conte's squad, including 38-year-old captain Gianluigi Buffon.
"The choices are made, we reflected a great deal and picked the best at our disposal," said Conte at Tuesday's announcement.
Italy face Finland in their final warm-up game for the Euros on June 6. Conte's side then face Belgium in their opening game of the Euros on June 13.
The Azzurri will then play Sweden on June 15, before completing their Group E fixtures against the Republic of Ireland on June 22.
Italy squad
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Federico Marchetti (Lazio), Salvatore Sirigu (Paris Saint-Germain)
Defenders: Andrea Barzagli (Juventus), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Matteo Darmian (Manchester United), Mattia De Sciglio (Milan), Angelo Ogbonna (West Ham)
Midfielders: Federico Bernardeschi (Fiorentina), Antonio Candreva (Lazio), Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Alessandro Florenzi (Roma), Emanuele Giaccherini (Bologna), Thiago Motta (Paris), Marco Parolo (Lazio), Stefano Sturaro (Juventus)
Forwards: Eder (Inter), Stephan El Shaarawy (Roma), Ciro Immobile (Torino), Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli), Graziano Pelle (Southampton), Simone Zaza (Juventus)
