Italy have included Barcelona's 16-year-old midfielder Giulia Dragoni in their 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup released on Sunday.Dragoni made her debut in a home friendly against Morocco on Saturday which finished goalless.Milena Bertolini's squad announcement came with few other surpris
Italy have included Barcelona's 16-year-old midfielder Giulia Dragoni in their 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup released on Sunday.Milena Bertolini's squad announcement came with few other surprises as she included key players such as Cristiana Girelli, Lisa Boattin and Manuela Giugliano.
Defenders Maria Luisa Filangeri and Beatrice Merlo are on standby and will train with the squad in the lead up to the tournament ready to step up in case of illness or injury.
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