The agent of Toronto striker Sebastian Giovinco has slammed Italy coach Giampiero Ventura for ignoring him.

Andrea D'Amico says Zenit St Petersburg defender Mimmo Criscito should also be in the squad.

“We all hope Italy can reach the tournament in Russia, as every time there has been controversy or problems, it brought the best out of us," he told Tuttomercatoweb.

“I find it incredible that players like Criscito and Giovinco are left out of the Italy squad. It's not as if they are a surprise package… I hope to see them both in the Nazionale."