Spain have announced their final 23 man squad although they still have until June 1st to officially submit this to FIFA, so it is possible to change, although these are the players Vicente del Bosque wants to take to South Africa.
There is a place for Fernando Torres and Cesc Fabregas but not for Euro 2008 winner Marcos Senna who has struggled with injuries all season.
The big surprise, for me anyway, is that Spain have also named named three uncapped players in Barcelona's Victor Valdes and Pedro, and Javi Martinez of Athletic Bilbao. This is a big tournament and not one to be taking chances, he must have a lot of confidence in these players.
Spain 23 man World Cup 2010 squad
Goalkeepers:
Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Jose Manuel 'Pepe' Reina (Liverpool), Victor Valdes (Barcelona).
Defenders:
Raul Albiol (Real Madrid), Alvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid).
Midfielders:
Xabier Alonso (Real Madrid), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Javier Martinez (Athletic Bilbao), David Silva (Valencia), Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona).
Strikers:
Jesus Navas (Sevilla), Juan Manuel Mata (Valencia), Pedro Rodriguez (Barcelona), Fernando Llorente (Athletic Bilbao), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), David Villa (Valencia).
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