Euro 2016: Arsenal star Hector Bellerin gets shock place in Spain’s 23-man squad
The right-back was only handed debut by Vicente del Bosque in Sunday’s 3-1 friendly win over Bosnia last weekend
SPAIN have named Arsenal star Hector Bellerin in their squad for Euro 2016.
The right-back was handed his debut by Vicente del Bosque in Sunday’s 3-1 friendly win over Bosnia and will now travel to France in place of injured Dani Carvajal.
The Real Madrid defender left the pitch in tears after he was forced off during Real Madrid’s Champions League win over Atletico Madrid and Bellerin will be hoping he can do enough to earn a place in the starting XI.
Del Bosque has named just 19 of his 23-man squad for the finals, with players involved in the Champions League final taking a well-deserved break.
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Del Bosque has named just 19 of his 23-man squad for the finals, with players involved in the Champions League final taking a well-deserved break.
Manchester United’s David De Gea is named as one of three goalkeepers alongside Porto’s Iker Casillas and Sevilla’s Sergio Rico and is expected to start between the sticks in June.
Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta seals a spot in defence with Barcelona trio Gerard Pique, Jordie Alba and Marc Bartra, with Ahtletic Bilbao’s Mikel San Jose also included.
Spain 23-man squad for Euro 2016
GOALKEEPERS: Iker Casillas (Porto), David De Gea (Manchester United), Sergio Rico (Sevilla).
DEFENDERS: Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Marc Bartra (Barcelona), Hector Bellerin (Arsenal), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Mikel San Jose (Athletic Bilbao).
MIDFIELDERS: Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Bruno (Villarreal), Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Pedro (Chelsea), David Silva (Manchester City), Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid).
STRIKERS: Aritz Aduriz (Athletic Bilbao), Nolito (Celta Vigo), Alvaro Morata (Juventus).
