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Vicente del Bosque names 30-man Spain squad

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque names his preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup this summer.

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has named his preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup this summer.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has received a call-up following a season-ending injury to Barcelona stopper Victor Valdes in March.

Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Iturraspe is the surprise name in the party, while Sevilla's Alberto Moreno and Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal are included in defence.

Champions League finalists and La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid have four representatives, with Juanfran, Koke, Diego Costa and David Villa all included.

Chelsea forward Fernando Torres has also been named, along with club teammate Cesar Azpilicueta.

Del Bosque will trim his squad to 23 names on May 25.

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Napoli), David De Gea (Manchester United)

Defenders: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid) Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Alberto Moreno (Sevilla), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Ander Iturraspe (Athletic Bilbao), Xavi (Barcelona), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Pedro (Barcelona), Jesus Navas (Manchester City), David Silva (Manchester City), Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona), Juan Mata (Manchester United), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)

Forwards: Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid), David Villa (Atletico Madrid), Alvaro Negredo (Manchester City), Fernando Torres (Chelsea), Fernando Llorente (Juventus)

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