Antonio Di Natale has urged Cesare Prandelli to play him as a central striker for Italy ahead of Euro 2012.

The Udinese forward has made the provisional list for the Azzurri after a two-year hiatus from the national side and the veteran believes he would link up well with his country's fellow attackers.

“I think Mario Balotelli and I could do well alongside each other, while there is also [Antonio] Cassano who is a phenomenon. We can all prove our worth," he told reporters on Tuesday.

“Although Balotelli, Cassano and myself have never been used together, I think we can co-exist. We’re all here for Prandelli.

“Obviously I’d like to play as much as possible. My best position? I like to be used as a centre-forward now. I was better out wide when I was younger.

“I’ve done a lot with Udinese by winning the Capocannoniere and getting into Europe. Scoring 80 goals in two years seems to be a good achievement.”

The 34-year-old also believes he is now a stronger player compared to his last international appearance at World Cup 2010.

“I am back in the national team after two years in which this squad has taken shape and done well," he added.

“I’m at the disposal of the coach and I hope to do well. I have a lot of experience which may be of use. I’m a stronger player now than in the past and I want to give 100 per cent.

“I have no revenge on my mind. I’ll always just look to give my best for the national team.”

Di Natale concluded by talking about his future plans and despite scoring 23 league goals in the 2011-12 campaign, he revealed the end of his playing career could be near.

“There is a possibility that I may retire soon,” he stated. “I have a year left with Udinese, but we’ll just see what happens.

“To play you must to have that desire, but the decision won’t be based on what happens at Euro 2012.”