SPANISH SQUAD
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has announced his 30-man provisional squad for this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, with Real Madrid’s Alvaro Arbeloa and Isco as two of the most notable absentees.
Isco has struggled to find his best form in the second half of the season after initially impressing at Madrid, which has now cost him his place in Del Bosque’s roster, while Arbeloa has lost his spot to Dani Carvajal.
Meanwhile, Iker Casillas has made the cut regardless of his limited amount of playing time at Madrid this season, while Thiago Alcantara and Fernando Llorente have both made it, too.
Other surprising callups include Alberto Moreno, Ander Iturraspe and Koke.
Del Bosque will announce his final squad on May 25.
Spain meet Netherlands, Chile and Australia in Group B at the World Cup.
SQUAD IN FULL:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Napoli), David de Gea (Manchester United)
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich), Alberto Moreno (Sevilla), Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea)
Midfielders: Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Busquets, Xavi (Barcelona), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Juan Mata (Manchester United), David Silva (Manchester City), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Ander Iturraspe (Athletic Bilbao), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid)
Attackers: Diego Costa, David Villa (Atletico Madrid), Alvaro Negredo, Jesus Navas (Manchester City), Fernando Torres (Chelsea), Fernando Llorente (Juventus), Pedro (Barcelona)
BELGIUM SQUAD
He coach has named teenager Januzaj in his squad, which will be cut by one player before the tournament begins.
Alongside the 19-year-old are usual suspects Thibaut Courtois, Jan Vertonghen, Vincent Kompany Dries Mertens, Eden Hazard, Marouane Feillaini and Romelu Lukaku. Axel Witsel is also called up.
The only other surprise inclusion is Lille’s 19-year-old forward Divock Origi, who has scored five times in 29 Ligue 1 games this season.
Koen Casteels remains a doubt for the tournament as he is struggling with injury. If he isn’t fit for the tournament, Silvio Proto will take his position.
Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan is not included in the team, but is named on the standby list of players alongside the likes of Thorgan Hazard, Guillaume Gillet and Standard Liege youngster Michy Batshuayi.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Simon Mignolet, Koen Casteels, Silvio Proto
Defenders: Toby Alderweireld, Laurent Ciman, Anthony Vanden Borre, Vincent Kompany, Daniel Van Buyten, Jan Vertonghen, Thomas Vermaelen, Nicolas Lombaerts
Midfielders: Axel Witsel, Steven Defour, Marouane Fellaini, Mousa Dembele, Nacer Chadli, Kevin De Bruyne
Forwards: Eden Hazard, Romelu
Lukaku, Divock Origi, Dries Mertens, Kevin Mirallas, Adnan Januzaj
Standby list: Sebastien Pocognoli, Jelle Van Damme, Thorgan Hazard, Radja Nainggolan, Michy Batshuayi, Guillaume Gillet