08.11.2015 22:08 h

Marchisio, Cerci, Okaka named in Italy squad

Italy coach Antonio Conte has recalled Claudio Marchisio, Alessandro Cerci and Stefano Okaka to a 28-man squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Belgium and Romania.

Juventus midfielder Marchisio and AC Milan forward Cerci make their first appearances in the national set-up since March.

Meanwhile, forward Okaka, who plays his club football in Belgium for Anderlecht, has only previously appeared once for Italy, scoring the winner in a friendly against Albania last year.

Italy will play Belgium in Brussels on November 13 before hosting Romania in Bologna on November 17.

Conte's side went unbeaten through qualifying to secure a place at next year's European Championship finals in France.