Former hard-tackling midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has been named Italy coach and is tasked with reviving the country’s already-flagging World Cup qualifying hopes.

Gattuso has been named new coach of Italy in recent days. And Sacchi told La Gazzetta dello Sport: "I am really happy that the Football Federation has chosen Rino Gattuso as coach because it means that moral values, the spirit of sacrifice and self-denial, in this country that often forgets, are still important.

Gennaro Gattuso, a 2006 World Cup winner, has been appointed as Italy's new national team coach, succeeding Luciano Spalletti. The FIGC president, Gabriele Gravina, expressed confidence in Gattuso's dedication and experience.

Italy team manager Gigi Buffon confirms they will appoint Gennaro Gattuso as the new coach. ‘We made the best possible decision.’The Azzurri were without a tactician after sacking Luciano