Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura “can see the birth of a new generation” ahead of tonight’s World Cup qualifier in Liechtenstein.

It kicks off in Vaduz at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action on the LIVEBLOG.

“I can see the birth of a new generation that can give us an important future, so we have what it takes to do well going forward.

Italy Coach Giampiero Ventura “can see the birth of a new generation” ahead of tonight’s World Cup qualifier in Liechtenstein.

It kicks off in Vaduz at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action on the LIVEBLOG.

“I can see the birth of a new generation that can give us an important future, so we have what it takes to do well going forward.

“Obviously it is also our duty to ensure we can achieve qualification at the same time,” the tactician told Rai Sport.

Torino right-back Davide Zappacosta is given his senior Italy debut from the start.

Fiorentina winger Federico Bernardeschi was called up, but is not even on the bench for this match.

“I thought that a game like this, without many spaces, would be unsuited to Bernardeschi’s characteristics and it was better to bring other players on the bench.

“Nobody plays with the 4-2-4 system in Italy, so naturally the players are unaccustomed to this tactic at club level and need time to get into the hang of it.”

The Azzurri will also host Germany in an international friendly at San Siro on Tuesday evening.

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