AC Milan's new fans' favourite Alberto Paloschi has won a place in Pierluigi Casiraghi's Italy U21 squad for their Euro2009 qualifier against Azerbaijan.

Paloschi, 18, has received praise from Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti last week.

Italy U21 squad:

Goalkeepers: Alfonso (Venezia), Consigli (Rimini), Sirigu (Cremonese)
Defenders: Bocchetti (Frosinone), De Ceglie (Siena), De Silvestri (Lazio), Marzoratti (Empoli), Motta (Torino), Pisano (Cagliari), Capelli (Atalanta)
Midfielders: Bolzoni (Inter), Cigarini (Parma), Dessena (Parma), Giovinco (Empoli), Marchisio (Empoli), Morosini (Vicenza)
Forwards: Acquafresca (Cagliari), Lanzafame (Bari), Osvaldo (Fiorentina), Rossi Giuseppe (Villareal), Paloschi (Milan).