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Spain Announce Squad For England Clash, Snub Several Stars

Spain Announce Squad For England Clash, Snub Several Stars

Spain boss Julen Lopetegui has announced his 25-man squad to face England and, while he recalled two Manchester United stars, he again left out some of La Roja's big names.

Click through the gallery to see 9 stars who did not make Spain's squad.

The Spanish side are still unbeaten since Lopetegui took over from Vincente Del Bosque after the 2016 UEFA European Championship, winning three and drawing one.

The 50-year-old coach recalled United duo Juan Mata and Ander Herrera, while regulars such as Sergio Ramos and Andres Iniesta missed out through injury.

Here is Spain's complete 23-man squad:

Goalkeepers: David de Gea (Manchester United), Pepe Reina (Napoli), and Sergio Asenjo (Villarreal)

Defenders: Nacho (Real Madrid), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Sergi Roberto (Barcelona), Marc Batra (Dortmund), Inigo Martinez (Real Sociedad), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Nacho Monreal (Arsenal), Sergio Escudero (Sevilla)

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), David Silva (Manchester City), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Isco (Real Madrid), Ander Herrera (Man Utd), Juan Mata (Man Utd)

Forwards: Alvaro Morata (Real Madrid), Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid), Nolito (Manchester City), Jose Callejon (Napoli), Diego Costa (Chelsea), Vitolo (Sevilla) and Aritz Aduriz (Athletic)

Injured players: Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich)

Read: France Announce Squad To Face African Giants, Snub Several Stars

Spain will face Macedonia on 1 November before hosting England on 15 November.

Do you think Lopetegui selected the strongest Spain squad? Have your say in the comments section below.

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