Italy coach Roberto Mancini is happy counting on young pair Sandro Tonali and Tommaso Pobega.

AC Milan midfielder Tonali and Torino's Pobega are both in this week's Azzurri squad.

“Pobega deserves to be here, he is a guy who has done well and we think he has outstanding qualities," explained Mancini.

“I don't think there is a player similar to him. He can play as centre midfielder or attacking midfielder, he is a smart guy, we know he can be an important player for the national team because of his characteristics.

“Tonali has already played with us," Mancini continued.

“He can play in many positions, he is a modern midfielder, he can do everything."