Vicente Del Bosque named his new squad for the upcoming friendly game against France and the opening Euro 2016 qualifier against Macedonia. With players such as Xavi, Xabi Alonso and David Villa announcing their retirement from international football, and others out of favour following the disastrous World Cup performance, the manager has drafted in no less than five uncapped players, Kiko Casilla, Dani Carvajal, Mikel San José, Raúl García and Paco Alcácer. Under 21 coach Albert Celades also announced his 21 man squad for the European qualifiers against Hungary and Austria, with five players from the Premier League (Manquillo, Moreno, Ayoze, Muniesa and Amat), as well as Barcelona’s 18 year old striker Munir. (29.08.14)
Full squad:
Keepers: Kiko Casilla (Espanyol), De Gea (Manchester United), Casillas (Real Madrid);
Defenders: San José (Athletic Bilbao), Juanfran (Atlético Madrid), Jordi Alba and Marc Bartra (Barcelona), Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Raúl Albiol (Napoli), Dani Carvajal and Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid);
Midfielders: Cazorla (Arsenal), Iturraspe (Athletic Bilbao), Raúl García (Atlético Madrid), Koke (Atlético Madrid), Busquets and Iniesta (Barcelona), Fàbregas (Chelsea), David Silva (Manchester City), Isco (Real Madrid);
Forwards: Diego Costa (Atlético Madrid), Pedro (Barcelona), Paco Alcácer (Valencia).
Under 21 squad:
Keepers: Kepa (Athletic Bilbao), Rubén Blanco (Celta), Pacheco (Real Madrid);
Defenders: Bernat (Bayern Munich), Jonny Castro and Sergi Gómez (Celta), Pablo Insúa (Deportivo), Alberto Moreno and Manquillo (Liverpool), Muniesa (Stoke City), Jordi Amat (Swansea);
Midfielders: Saúl Ñíguez (Atlético Madrid), Sergi Roberto (Barcelona), Sarabia (Getafe), Oliver Torres (Porto), Rubén Pardo (Real Sociedad), Denis Suárez (Sevilla);
Forwards: Muniain (Athletic Bilbao), Munir (Barcelona), Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle), Deulofeu (Sevilla).
PS. Unai López (Athletic Bilbao) and Gayà (Valencia) replace the injured Pablo Insúa and Alberto Moreno in the U21 squad.
PPS. Diego Costa picked up an injury playing against France, and Munir has been promoted to the first team to replace him. Munir's Barcelona team-mate Sandro comes in to the under 21 squad as his substitute.