Italy coach Conte preparing for life without Pirlo

Italy coach Antonio Conte hinted that Andrea Pirlo’s international future may be over on Monday after omitting the midfielder from his latest squad. Italy, who qualified for Euro 2016 after finishing top of Group H with 24 points from 10 matches, face Belgium and Romania in friendlies matches on Friday and Tuesday. "Not calling up Pirlo was to be expected,” Conte told a news conference on Monday.