Italy and Verona left back Destiny Udogie is in line to represent the Italians at the upcoming European U17 Championship in the Republic of Ireland, having been included on the final 20-man roster.
The 1982 European champs at U17 level will do battle with Spain, Germany and Austria in Group D.
Udogie represented Italy U16 team in two friendlies before making his first competitive appearance for the U17s against Romania in March 2019.
The 2002-born player, whose father is from Edo State in Nigeria, has earned a reputation as a goalscoring defender, netting 6 goals in the Campionato Nazionale Under 17 – B this term, including two in his last three games.
It has been suggested that he will be promoted to Italy’s U18 after the tournament in Ireland because he plays in a unique position.
