Italy, Ventura's selections: Darmian, Sansone & Romagnoli make the squad

The international break is around the corner, Italy will play Spain and Macedonia in the group stage of the qualification round for World Cup 2018. Giampiero Ventura has selected 26 players, including keeper Perin who returned from a knee injury as well as Criscito and Darmian who received their first selections from Italy's new manager. Here is the full list of players: Buffon, Donnarumma, Perin, Astori, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Criscito, Darmian, De Sciglio, Ogbonna, Romagnoli, Bernardeschi, Candreva, Bonaventura, De Rossi, Florenzi, Montolivo, Parolo, Verratti, Belotti, Eder, Gabbiadini, Immobile, Pellè, Sansone.