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Former Liverpool striker Iago Aspas has received a surprise call-up to the Spain squad ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Macedonia.

The uncapped Celta Vigo frontman got the call from boss Julen Lopetegui to replace the injured Diego Costa.

It’s reward for Aspas’ flying start to the season in La Liga. He has scored six league goals already this term, including one in their cherished victory over Barcelona.

Aspas has got his career back on track in his homeland after a torrid spell at Anfield. Bought from Celta Vigo for £7million in the summer of 2013, he scored just once for Liverpool in 15 appearances.

He was too lightweight for the rigours of the Premier League and struggled to command a place in Brendan Rodgers’ side.

Aspas was sent on loan to Sevilla in the summer of 2014. Sevilla triggered their option to buy him for £4.4million and then quickly sold him on to Celta Vigo.

After Saturday’s qualifier in Granada, Spain travel to Wembley to face England on Tuesday night.