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 was selected by Cesare Prandelli, the manager of the Italian national team, for the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Northern Ireland and Serbia. This selection was based on his excellent performance with S.S. Lazio and an outstanding start to the Serie A season.