SPAIN NAMES STRONG SQUAD

Defending world and European
champions, Spain have named a full strength squad for the friendly match against Bafana Bafana at the FNB Stadium on 19 November.

Midfielder playmaker Xavi Hernandez has not been included in the squad, but the Barcelona man is the only major star missing from an extremely strong La Roja
line-up.

Fans in Johannesburg in two weeks' time can look forward to seeing world
footballing icons such as Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Xabi Alonso, Santi Cazorla, Jesus Navas, Alvaro Negredo and Juan Mata in action.

Highly rated Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa is also expected to make his international debut against Gordon Igesund's South African side.

The squad is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Victor Valdes (Barcelona), Pepe Reina(Napoli)

Defenders: Alvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Alberto Moreno (Sevilla),
Juanfran (Levante), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich), Inigo Martinez (Real Sociedad), Nacho Monreal (Arsenal)

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Santi
Cazorla (Arsenal), Cesc Fabregas
(Barcelona), Jesus Navas (Manchester City)

Strikers: Alvaro Negredo (Manchester City), Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid), Pedro (Barcelona), David Villa (Atletico Madrid), Juan Mata (Chelsea)