Eight new faces in Luis Enrique’s squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Norway and Malta, with first appearances for Bernat, Sergi Gómez, Fabián, Canales and Jaime Mata, and recalls for Dani Parejo, Jesús Navas and Muniain. From the last squad in November, Azpilicueta, Diego Llorente, Jonny, Saúl, Isco, Brais Méndez, Pablo Fornals, Suso and Iago Aspas have all been left out for various reasons. Spain’s under 21 side are also playing two friendly games against Romania and Austria over the next two weeks, and coach Luis de la Fuente also named his squad today, with Reguilón and Aleñá the most notable new names. (15.03.19)
Senior squad:
Keepers: Kepa (Athletic Bilbao), Pau López (Betis), De Gea (Manchester United);
Defenders: Iñigo Martínez (Athletic Bilbao), Jordi Alba and Sergi Roberto (Barcelona), Mario Hermoso (Espanyol), Bernat (Paris Saint Germain), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Sergi Gómez and Jesús Navas (Sevilla), Gayà (Valencia);
Midfielders: Muniain (Athletic Bilbao), Rodri (Atlético Madrid), Busquets (Barcelona), Canales (Betis), Fabián (Napoli), Dani Ceballos and Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Dani Parejo (Valencia);
Forwards: Morata (Atlético Madrid), Jaime Mata (Getafe), Rodrigo (Valencia).
PS Saúl Ñíguez (Atlético Madrid) was called up to replace Fabián, who pulled out due to a cold.
Under 21 squad:
Keepers: Sivera (Alavés), Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao), Dani Martín (Sporting Gijón);
Defenders: Sergi Palencia (Bordeaux), Pedro Porro (Girona), Jorge Meré (Köln), Aarón Martín (Mainz), Pau Torres (Málaga), Reguilón and Jesús Vallejo (Real Madrid), Jorge Sáenz (Tenerife);
Midfielders: Aleñá (Barcelona), Dani Olmo (Dinamo Zagreb), Marc Roca (Espanyol), Mikel Merino and Zubeldia (Real Sociedad), Carlos Soler (Valencia), Pablo Fornals and Alfonso Pedraza (Villarreal);
Forwards: Manu Vallejo (Cádiz), Rafa Mir (Las Palmas), Borja Mayoral (Levante), Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad).