Napoli midfielder Christian Maggio is delighted with his call-up to Marcello Lippi's Italy squad.
"This is a dream come true," noted the winger. "I can also say finally this call has come. I confess I wanted it deeply.
"I thank director general Marino and President Dino De Laurentiis, who brought me to Napoli, and I am grateful to Coach Edy Reja and my teammates for helping me to settle in.
"I won't leave Sampdoria out of this list of thanks, as they too allowed me to reach a certain level."