Southampton striker Manolo Gabbiadini is eyeing another successful season with the Premier League club as he bids to become a regular member of the Italy squad ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Gabbiadini, who scored four goals in 11 league appearances for Southampton, has six caps for Italy since his debut in 2012 and is hoping to emulate former Saints' striker Graziano Pelle, who became a national team regular after excelling in the league.
The 25-year-old, who missed three games for Southampton due to a groin injury, has been named in manager Gian Piero Ventura's squad for the friendly against Uruguay on Wednesday and the World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein on Sunday.