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Sampdoria striker Pazzini is expected to earn his first start after scoring on his national team debut away to Montenegro in Saturday's 2-0 win.

Villarreal striker Rossi, who did not appear in the Podgorica game at the weekend, is eager to show what he can do in the national team shirt.

"If I play, I will try to give my best for the team and do the right thing," said Rossi.Lippi looks set to start with Giampaolo Pazzini, Giuseppe Rossi and Simone Pepe in the clash at the San Nicola Stadium.

"In my case, as a striker, that would be either to score or help a team-mate by giving the right assist."