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Lippi names Liverpool's Dossena in first Italy squad

Marcello Lippi has named his first Italy squad for next week's friendly against Austria.

Liverpool fullback Andrea Dossena has won a first call-up, but there is no place for Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano.

Italy squad:

Goalkeepers: Amelia (Palermo), Buffon (Juventus)

Defenders: Barzagli (Wolfsburg), Bonera (Milan), Cassetti (Roma), Chiellini (Juventus), Dossena (Liverpool), Grosso (Lyon), Zambrotta (Milan)

Midfielders: Aquilani (Roma), Camoranesi (Juventus), De Rossi (Roma), Gattuso (Milan), Palombo (Sampdoria), Perrotta (Roma), Pirlo (Milan)

Forwards: Del Piero (Juventus), Di Natale (Udinese), Gilardino (Fiorentina), Iaquinta (Juventus)

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