Sampdoria veteran Fabio Quagliarella says ‘hard work always pays off’ after he was called up to Italy’s two-day training camp.

Quagliarella’s inclusion comes after a four-year absence from the Azzurri set-up and a haul of already 16 Serie A goals for Samp this season.

“My secret? Working with sincerity,” ItaSportPress quotes the 36-year-old striker as saying from Coverciano.

“Hard work, in the long run, always pays off. Being here is great and I want to thank the CT for calling me.

Sampdoria veteran Fabio Quagliarella says ‘hard work always pays off’ after he was called up to Italy’s two-day training camp.

Quagliarella’s inclusion comes after a four-year absence from the Azzurri set-up and a haul of already 16 Serie A goals for Samp this season.

“My secret? Working with sincerity,” ItaSportPress quotes the 36-year-old striker as saying from Coverciano.

“Hard work, in the long run, always pays off. Being here is great and I want to thank the CT for calling me.

“Being called up now at this age is a cause for satisfaction and it proves Mancini is keeping an eye on everyone.

“Batistuta’s record? It was great to match it, although surpassing it did cross my mind in Naples.”

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