Juve's winger Weston McKennie has been named as one of the starting players for Italy's squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, marking his first international cap since he was called up to join the senior team back in February.
McKenzie made his debut for Italy on Sunday against Norway, scoring a goal and assisting another in a 2-1 victory. The youngster had already impressed during training sessions with the national team, but this performance was a real step-up from his previous performances.
"I'm really happy to be able to play for my country again," said McKennie. "It's been a while since I've played for Italy, so it feels good to be able to do that now."
The 19-year-old is no stranger to representing Italy at club level, having previously played for Juventus and Inter Milan. He has also represented England at youth levels, winning the Under-17 European Championship with the under-18s.
McKenzie's arrival for Italy comes after several other high-profile arrivals,Bundesliga Tracking including Kylian Mbappe and Edin Dzeko. It's clear that the Italian footballing landscape is changing rapidly, with many young talent getting their chance to showcase themselves at the highest level.
However, there are still plenty of challenges ahead for McKennie, who will need to adapt to playing alongside experienced players like Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini. But with his impressive performances in his debut, he may well have the opportunity to break into the national team squad soon.
Overall, it looks set to be a successful debut season for McKennie for Italy, as he continues to develop his skills and impress on the pitch. With the tournament coming up, he'll undoubtedly be looking to put his best foot forward and help Italy reach the final.