Lippi calls up six new faces

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has called up six new faces for his side’s friendly against Finland next week.

Monaco goalkeeper Flavio Roma is included as are defenders Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini and Alessandro Parisi.

Udinese midfielder Stefano Mauri and Brescia striker Andrea Caracciolo were the other new names in an experimental squad.

Vincenzoa Montella and Fabrizio Miccoli have been handed recalls.

Squad:

Pelizzoli (Roma), Roma (Monaco), Barzagli (Palermo), Bonera (Parma), Chiellini (Fiorentina), Materazzi (Inter), Parisi (Messina), Zaccardo (Palermo), Barone (Palermo), Blasi (Juventus), De Rossi (Roma), Diana (Sampdoria), Esposito (Cagliari), Mauri (Udinese), Caracciolo (Brescia), Miccoli (Fiorentina), Montella (Roma), Toni (Palermo).