Italy boss Conte to show stars ‘no mercy’

New Italy coach Antonio Conte says he will lay down the law, vowing to "show no mercy" as he looks to build a successful team.

Conte held his first training session yesterday in Coverciano, Florence, since replacing Cesare Prandelli at the helm of the Azzurri outfit.

The former Juventus tactician will make his coaching debut with Italy in an international friendly against Holland in Bari on Thursday.