Giovinco sets sights on Euro 2016

Toronto FC star Sebastian Giovinco is confident that he can force his way into Italy’s squad for the upcoming European Championships.

The former Juventus star has made 23 caps for his country since he first made his debut in 2011. Giovinco could have made more appearances but his lack of football towards the end of his career in Italy saw him drop down the pecking order.

Last year he decided to move to the MLS and he grabbed the headlines for the right reasons during his first campaign. He scored 22 goals in 33 appearances for Toronto and he is now targeting a return to the Azzurri starting line-up.

Current Italy boss Antonio Conte has refused to rule out including Giovinco but the 29-year-old is currently competing alongside Simone Zaza and Ciro Immobile.

Despite the competition, Giovinco insists that he can still make an impact at Euro 2016.

“I do consider that,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “Some believed that I wouldn’t return to the national team, but I did well here and I was called up again.

“The Coach says that he puts no limits [to his call-ups], so I know it’s only going to be down to me to earn his attention. Last time I heard Conte? During the winter holidays, but we only crossed each other briefly.

“The different calendar in MLS may represent an advantage, but frankly it’s largely an irrelevant one. Starting from today, though, I’m back in the race.”