Finally Mario - Mancini names Balotelli in Italy XI

Mario Balotelli will make his first Italy appearance since the 2014 World Cup after being named in the starting XI for new head coach Roberto Mancini's first match in charge.

Balotelli's previous Azzurri appearance came in the 1-0 loss to Uruguay in Group D of the tournament in Brazil, where Italy joined England in failing to progress to the knockout stages.

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