Spain Also space for Suso and Bartra

Julen Lopetegui has brought in a number of Spain's Under-21 starlets to his latest national team but it's the inclusion of David Villa that is most surprising.

While the veteran forward is performing to a high standard in Major League Soccer, many had considered his move to the US to be the end of his international career.

However Lopetegui has called up the New York City man in the absence of Diego Costa, who is yet to play this season amid his battle to leave Chelsea for Atletico Madrid.

After reaching the final at the European Under-21 Championships; Marco Asensio, Gerard Deulofeu and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga make the cut along with Borussia Dortmund's Marc Bartra and debutant Suso.

It means that there's no space for Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Javi Martinez, Lucas Vazquez, Paco Alcacer, and Nolito as Spain prepare to take on Italy and Liechtenstein in World Cup qualification.

Spain squad:

GK: De Gea, Reina, Kepa.

DEF: Alba, Azpilicueta, Bartra, Carvajal, Nach, Monreal, Piqué, Ramos.

MID: Isco, Thiago, Busquets, Suso, Silva, Iniesta, Saúl, Koke.

ATT: Asensio, Aspas, Deulofeu, Vitolo, Morata, Pedro, Villa.