Gli Azzurri Future in Hand El Shaarawy

Under the leadership of coach Cesare Prandelli, Italy national team slowly squad rejuvenation. In recent years, the Azzurri will rely on Stephan El Shaarawy et al.

Players like El Shaarawy, Marco Verratti, Alessandro Florenzi, Mattia De Sciglio, and Lorenzo Insigne still can go to Italy U-21 team. But, they all have felt the games with the senior national team.

Prandelli had a reason why he was given a large enough room inside his squad for young players. He wants to build a team that can be relied upon in the long term.

"Across the country, in all walks of life, including politics, I see desire change and fresh air. Past three years we've been doing our part to interpret that desire, developing a youth academy with courage. Result will be, because this is Nazionale future, "says Prandelli was quoted by Football Italia.

"I have to thank (coach of AC Milan) Massimiliano Allegri, who asked me to monitor De Sciglio a year ago because he was destined to be a great player," he continued.

"I was impressed by the spirit of an overabundance of Alessio Cerci, who are always looking for a duel one on one with an opponent, or talent Marco Verratti. Our future here," said the 55-year-old coach.

"I will not steal any stars from the U-21 because in June they will take part in the European Cup. We'll talk and see how to divide the most promising players. Fact, I think we will all practice together in Coverciano, "he said.

Senior Italian national team will perform at the Confederations Cup in Brazil, 15-30 June 2013. In June also, U-21 teams will be fighting in the European Cup held in Israel. Thus, players like El Shaarawy and De Sciglio have decided they will play for any team.