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.

Gennaro Gattuso, 47 years old, held a record of 73 appearances for the Italian national team during his playing career.

Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was fired last week after Italy lost its opening qualifier 3-0 at Norway to spark fears that the four-time champion will fail to qualify for a third straight Wo

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

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.