The Southampton striker was capped at Under-21 level but poor performances at club level have seen him overlooked for the senior team until now
Graziano Pelle says he has no-
one to blame but himself for a
seven-year absence from the
Italy national team.
Pelle represented Italy at
Under-20 and Under-21 levels
earlier in his career, but
subsequently failed to make the step up to the senior
team because of his inability to shine at club level.
However, he went on to score 50 Eredivisie goals for
Feyenoord over the last two seasons and continued to
be ignored by national team coaches.
However, the 29-year-old has been rewarded with a
call-up to Italy's squad for their upcoming Euro 2016
qualifying double-header against Azerbaijan and Malta
after making an impressive start to life in the Premier
League with new club Southampton.
Pelle has scored four goals in seven appearances in the
English top flight, and is determined to grab the
opportunity handed to him by coach Antonio Conte with
both hands.
"I am a positive guy," he said. "It's rare that I put the
blame on someone else for something that didn't go
well.
"If so much time has passed since my last Italy call-up,
it means it was entirely my fault. I am now completely
mature, both physically and psychologically.
"I had to take the long way round, but I got here
eventually. It's better late than never.
"It's a very special feeling being back, it's wonderful to
be part of this group."
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from Glo Mobile.
Graziano Pelle says he has no-
one to blame but himself for a
seven-year absence from the
Italy national team.
Pelle represented Italy at
Under-20 and Under-21 levels
earlier in his career, but
subsequently failed to make the step up to the senior
team because of his inability to shine at club level.
However, he went on to score 50 Eredivisie goals for
Feyenoord over the last two seasons and continued to
be ignored by national team coaches.
However, the 29-year-old has been rewarded with a
call-up to Italy's squad for their upcoming Euro 2016
qualifying double-header against Azerbaijan and Malta
after making an impressive start to life in the Premier
League with new club Southampton.
Pelle has scored four goals in seven appearances in the
English top flight, and is determined to grab the
opportunity handed to him by coach Antonio Conte with
both hands.
"I am a positive guy," he said. "It's rare that I put the
blame on someone else for something that didn't go
well.
"If so much time has passed since my last Italy call-up,
it means it was entirely my fault. I am now completely
mature, both physically and psychologically.
"I had to take the long way round, but I got here
eventually. It's better late than never.
"It's a very special feeling being back, it's wonderful to
be part of this group."
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from Glo Mobile.
Posted by Segun on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - Rating: 4.5
Title : Italy exile is my fault - Pelle
Description : The Southampton striker was capped at Under-21 level but poor performances at club level have seen him overlooked for the senior team until ...
Description : The Southampton striker was capped at Under-21 level but poor performances at club level have seen him overlooked for the senior team until ...
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