Claudio Marchisio is available for Tuesday's match with Northern Ireland, as Italy tested out their starting XI.

The midfielder scored in the 1-1 draw against Serbia on Friday evening, but limped off with a sprained left ankle.

He is recovering well and took part in today's full training session at the Coverciano camp.

Claudio Marchisio is available for Tuesday's match with Northern Ireland, as Italy tested out their starting XI.

The midfielder scored in the 1-1 draw against Serbia on Friday evening, but limped off with a sprained left ankle.

He is recovering well and took part in today's full training session at the Coverciano camp.

Cesare Prandelli oversaw a game between ranks with 10 against 10, handing the yellow bibs to those expected to start in the final Euro 2012 qualifier.

Mattia Cassani was right-back with Andrea Barzagli and Leonardo Bonucci, then Federico Balzaretti at left-back.

Andrea Pirlo and Daniele De Rossi were again in midfield, but joined by Antonio Nocerino rather than Marchisio.

Alberto Aquilani stepped in as trequartista behind Antonio Cassano and Sebastian Giovinco.

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