Italy coach Roberto Mancini has explained calling up FC Zurich youngster Willy Gnonto.

The former Inter Milan trainee made his debut against Germany on Sunday.

Mancini said: “He is a boy, he is 18 years old and he should not be put under too much pressure. He has to grow quietly. For his age, he knows how to play football like few other players and is very fast.

“If he grows calmly, without too much pressure on him, he can show his important qualities and he is an intelligent boy, he can grow. His best role is second striker, but he can also play on the wing."

He also spoke of Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca.

“He has everything to become a very, very good centre forward, he is fast, powerful and technical. He can improve in the break, even if he is tall.

“However, he's just back from his first season as a starter in Serie A, it will take a little more time but he can really become a great striker."