Mauri was called up to the Italy national team by Cesare Prandelli for the nation's UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers against Northern Ireland and Serbia after his positive form with S.S. Lazio and an impressive start to the Serie A campaign.
Mauri's inclusion in the Italian national team squad by Cesare Prandelli was a result of his strong performances for S.S. Lazio and a successful start to the Serie A campaign.