17-year-old Cassano impresses in front of Italy head coach Mancini

Como's 17-year-old midfielder Riccardo Cassano impressed Italy head coach Roberto Mancini on Sunday by scoring the winning goal in a 3-2 comeback victory over Fiorentina in Primavera action. Mancini attended the match in person ahead of the upcoming international break, where Cassano received a surprise senior national team call-up.

Cassano has not yet played in a competitive senior club match, but will train with Italy's senior squad at Coverciano before joining youth sides for playing time. Parma's 18-year-old talent Simone Lontani will follow the same schedule during the camp.