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France head coach Zinedine Zidane has announced his 23-man squad for crucial UEFA Nations League group matches against Italy and Turkey. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe leads a high-profile return to the side, while Paris FC striker Pablo Pagis earns a maiden senior call-up following an injury to Maghnes Akliouche.

Roberto Mancini has signaled a bold new era for the Azzurri by naming several uncapped starlets in his latest 31-man Italy squad. As the national team prepares for high-stakes Nations League encounters against France and Belgium, the manager has balanced established veterans with a wave of exciting young talent.

The Italian top-flight has fallen a long way since its heyday in the 1990s, but there are signs that it's on the rise again

After a bright end to last season, the 18-year-old endured a horrific start to the current one but their remains hope that he will prove himself at Signal-Iduna Park