Spanish under 21 internationals

Spain 1 - Northern Ireland 0

A fortunate own goal in injury time gave Spain's youngsters an undeserved victory against Northern Ireland. A team packed with first division players had most of the ball, but could not find a way through a well ordered defence. Only Riera caused any problems for Morris in the Irish goal, and the goal when it came began with his free kick, a defender heading it back onto the bar and the rebound hitting Capaldi on the side of the head and entering the net. The win keeps Spain's hopes alive after they lost their opening game in Greece. (11.10.02)

Squad news

Spain's co-managers Santiesteban and Ufarte have taken the unusual step of naming a revised squad for the under 21 friendly game against Slovenia at Ourense next Tuesday night. There will be several new names, particularly in defence where Athletic keeper Escalona, Rayo centre back Mainz and Osasuna left back Antonio López will all make their debuts at this level. (11.10.02)

The new squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Escalona (Athletic Bilbao), Reina (Villarreal);
Defenders: Dani Tortolero (Barcelona), Angel (Las Palmas), Antonio López (Osasuna), Mainz (Rayo Vallecano), Miñambres and Rubén (Real Madrid);
Midfielders: Jorge (Atlético Madrid), Arriaga (Athletic Bilbao), Arzu (Betis), Riera and Robles (Mallorca), Corona (Zaragoza);
Forwards: Rubén (Las Palmas), Portillo (Real Madrid), David Villa (Sporting), Aganzo (Valladolid).