Roberto Mancini returns to rescue Italy after three straight FIFA World Cup misses

Roberto Mancini has been handed the daunting task of rebuilding Italy once again, with the former European Championship-winning coach returning to the Azzurri dugout as the four-time world champions look to end their alarming World Cup drought.

Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malagò confirmed Mancini's appointment as Italy's new head coach on Tuesday, while former Italy midfielder Claudio Ranieri has been named the federation's new technical director.