[Kjeldoran]

My point is: Toni and Grosso would normally have a place in the squad. Even more so, Grosso would have a place in the starting 11.

They're not in the squad this time. Is this because there is alot more talent in Italy. Not at all. Is it because other players have played an amazing season? Not at all.

The ONLY reason known players such as Toni and Grosso aren't selected, is because they did play an extremely poor season. Same reason why Del Piero isn't called up either.

Infact, yesterday I read an article in "Voetbal magazine" (a dutch soccer magazine) about Italy. An interview with a known Italian trainer (Zacchi or something), one of the trainers that was rumoured to take over from Lippi after this WC. He has similar views on his team.

He says the biggest advantage Italy currently have is their trainer.

There are very little youngsters called up. Balotelli and Cassano aren't called up either, both considered to be the furure for Italy.