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.

Italy have finally managed to find a replacement for the sacked Luciano Spalletti, with former AC Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso set to take charge.

Orsolini, who against Norway skips past a man and gets scolded: "Play with the team" is emblematic of what was described. Gattuso can now call up those who have actually played better: from Orsolini and Zaccagni (maybe playing them) to Mancini in defense, who had an excellent second half of the season.

FIGC chiefs plan to build an all-star staff around incoming coach Rino Gattuso. Former AC Milan, Napoli and Hajduk Split coach Gattuso is a step away from agreeing to succeed Luciano Spalletti as new Italy trainer. TMW says Gattuso's long-term No2 Gigio Riccio will join him on staff, with FIGC also planning several high-profile appointments.

Gennaro Gattuso has been chosen as the man to lead the Italy national team after Stefano Pioli and Claudio Ranieri turned down the job.