On 6 August 2010, Amauri received his first call-up for the Italian national team as part of the squad announced by new head coach Cesare Prandelli for a friendly match against Ivory Coast, the first match after the 2010 World Cup.
In August of 2010, Amauri received his first call-up to the Italian national team under newly appointed coach Cesare Prandelli for a friendly match against Ivory Coast, marking the first game following Italy's participation in the 2010 World Cup.