Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has announced his 23-man squad for the final two rounds of the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.

The Azzurri have already secured the first place in the group, having dropped just two points in eight qualifying games, so Cesare Prandelli is expected to make some changes to the starting line-up.

Italy travel to Serbia before playing host to Northern Ireland in final group game, and they are 3.20 (11/5) with Unibet to win their fifth successive Euro 2012 qualifier.

Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli returns to the national team following a three-year absence, whereas Atalanta midfielder Luca Cigarini is another surprise.

Alberto Gilardino, Gennaro Gattuso and Thiago Motta miss out through injury, whereas Fiorentina hotshot Alessio Cerci has been overlooked.

Italy squad:

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Morgan De Sanctis (Napoli), Salvatore Sirigu (Paris Saint Germain).

Defenders: Davide Astori (Cagliari), Federico Barzaretti (Palermo), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Mattia Cassani (Fiorentina), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Domenico Criscito (Zenit St Petersburg), Christian Maggio (Napoli), Andrea Barzagli (Juventus).

Midfielders: Alberto Aquilani (AC Milan), Luca Cigarini (Atalanta), Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Claudio Marchisio (Juventus), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Antonio Nocerino (Palermo), Andrea Pirlo (Juventus).

Forwards: Mario Balotelli (Manchester City), Antonio Cassano (AC Milan), Sebastian Giovinco (Parma), Giampaolo Pazzini (Inter), Giuseppe Rossi (Villarreal).