Boost for Italy as trio fit to face Montenegro

ITALY have been given some welcome news ahead of today’s World Cup qualifier against Montenegro with Gennaro Gattuso, Daniele De Rossi and Giuseppe Rossi all passed fit to play.

The trio have recovered from knocks sustained in Saturday’s goalless draw at Bulgaria and will be available for selection.

“We rested some of them in training just as a precaution,” said Italy coach Marcello Lippi. “But they have all recovered.”