Suits you, Mario! Italy striker Balotelli drops tracksuit to scrub up for team photo

we've got used to seeing Mario Balotelli adorned in some outrageous garments over the last couple of years, but he showed us this week that he can scrub up pretty well when he wants to.

Balotelli and the rest of the Italian squad were suited and booted on Wednesday before posing for their official Euro 2012 team photo in Coverciano, Tuscany, ahead of their departure for the tournament in Poland and Ukraine.

Suits you: Balotelli heads out for Italy's official team photo in Coverciano, Tuscany

Azzurri boss Cesare Prandelli dropped the Manchester City striker from his squad earlier in the year, citing his volatile temperament, but the pair have reconciled their differences and Balotelli was named in the 23 this week - and will wear the No 9 shirt.

Outrageous: Balotelli has worn some bizarre outfits in the past

Balotelli made the headlines earlier this week as he warned he would 'kill' any fan who racially abused him at the tournament. The 21-year-old said: 'I will not accept racism at all. It's unacceptable. If someone throws a banana at me in the street, I will go to jail, because I will kill them.'

Ready to shine: Balotelli has been given the No 9 shirt for Euro 2012

Italy are drawn in Group C at the Championships, where they face world champions Spain on June 10, Croatia on June 14 and the Republic of Ireland on June 18.

Prandelli is adamant that Balotelli has cleaned up his act and that he is ready to lead the line for his country. He has certainly cleaned up his dress.