Spain get in into the wagon wheel of the announcement of the World Cup squad as manager Vincente Del Bosque revealed his 30-man provision for the big tournament.
Del Bosque included names who were a part of 2010 World Cup as well as some young guns to give them a shot at the summer tournament.
The Barcelona trio of Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets would orchestrate the midfield of the reigning champions along with the experienced legs of Xabi Alonso and young Koke. It won't be easy for Man United star Juan Mata to rise up the pecking order,if Spain play a traditional Barcelona like 4-3-3 formation but much like Koke,should be given sporadic match time.
Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique once again have got into the central defence while Daniel Carvajal and Cesar Azplicueta were both selected for their first World Cup and would look to impress Del Bosque and put a big impact on world football, just like they have done in their respective leagues.Del Bosque will probably prefer Pique and Ramos at the back with Azpilicueta and Alba on the right and left full back spots.
Diego Costa has got his name on the sheet with his Atletico-mate David Villa and EURO 2012 Golden Boot Winner, Fernando Torres in the forward line. Alvaro Negredo, who was crucial for Manchester City's title clinching, was included in the squad, while Roberto Soldado was ruled out after a not-so good season with English giants Tottenham Hotspur.
Iker Casillas would be again holding the position of the captain for the Spanish side in front of goal. Manchester United's young goalkeeper, David De Gea would be replacing the injured Victor Valdes, leaving Pepe Reina as the third choice for Bosque.
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Napoli/ITA), David de Gea (Manchester United/ENG)
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos (both Real Madrid), Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba (both Barcelona), Cesar Azplicueta (Chelsea/ENG), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich/GER), Raul Albiol (Napoli/ITA), Alberto Moreno (Sevilla)
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas (all Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Ander Iturraspe (Athletic Bilbao), David Silva (Manchester City/ENG), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal/ENG), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich/GER), Juan Mata (Manchester United/ENG)
Forwards: Diego Costa, David Villa (both Atletico Madrid), Alvaro Negredo, Jesus Navas (both Manchester City), Pedro Rodriguez (Barcelona), Fernando Llorente (Juventus/ITA), Fernando Torres (Chelsea/ENG)
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