Under-21 coach Luigi Di Biagio will oversee Italy's friendlies against England and Argentina while the country awaits the appointment of a new national coach, Italian football federation presidential candidate Damiano Tommasi said Wednesday.
The Azzurri have been without a coach since Giampiero Ventura was sacked after the four-time champions failed to qualify for the World Cup finals last November.
"Among the first things to do, immediately after the election of the federation president, will be preparing for the two friendlies against England and Argentina," said former Roma midfielder Tommasi.
"I believe Di Biagio is already working on them."
Italy play Argentina on March 23, and then travel to England four days later.
