Italy coach Giampiero Ventura says Nice striker Mario Balotelliis in his plans.

But Ventura insists he needs a consistent show of the right attitude from the former AC Milan forward.

He explained: "Balotelli? I talked to him in Nice about his return to the national team - and it will depend on him.

"The qualities are not lacking, but he must find continuity in his attitude."

Ventura is weighing up selecting Balotelli for their friendly in Nice against Uruguay in June.