Spain qualified for the 2010 World Cup without losing a game. This is the Spanish squad which I believe has the best chance of success in South Africa next year.
First 11
GK. Iker Casillas captain, Club- Real Madrid, (AWC) 29.
RB. Sergio Remos, Club- Real Madrid, (AWC) 24.
CB. Raul Albiol, Club- Real Madrid, (AWC) 24.
CB. Carlos Puyol, Club- Barcelona, (AWC) 32.
LB. Joan Capdevila, Club- Villarreal, (AWC) 32.
RM. Andres Iniesta, Club- Barcelona, (AWC) 26.
CM. Xavi, Club- Barcelona, (AWC) 30.
CM. Csec Fabregas, Club- Arsenal, (AWC) 23.
LM. David Silva, Club- Valencia, (AWC) 24.
ST. Fernando Torres, Club- Liverpool, (AWC) 26.
ST. David Villa, Club- Valencia, (AWC) 28.
Subs
GK. Pepe Reina, Club- Liverpool, (AWC) 27.
GK. Diego Lopez, Club- Villareal, (AWC) 28.
RB. Alvaro Arbeloa, Club- Real Madrid, (AWC) 27.
CB. Carlos Marchena, Club- Valencia, (AWC) 30.
CB. Gerard Pique, Club- Barcelona, (AWC) 23.
LB. Fernando Navarro, Club- Sevilla, (AWC) 27.
RM. Santi Cazorla, Club- Villarreal, (AWC) 25.
CM. Marcos Senna, Club- Villarreal, (AWC) 33.
CM. Xabi Alonso, Club- Real Madrid, (AWC) 28.
LW. Diego Capel, Club- Sevilla, (AWC) 22.
ST. Raul, Club, Club- Real Madrid, (AWC) 32.
ST. Alvaro Negredo, Club- Sevilla, (AWC) 24.
The Coach
Spain are manged by Spaniard Vicente del Bosque. As a manger del Bosque has an unassuming and understated manner. As manger of Real Madrid at the start of this century del Bosque was in charge of the club when it had it's most successful spell since the 1950's and 60's.
Spain's Strengths
In Iker Casillas Spain have arguably the best goalkeeper in the World. Also Fernando Torres and David Villa are widely considered two of the best strikers in the World. Spain are basically strong all across the field.
Spain's Weakness
If Spain were to have a weakness it would be their depth in the striker position, compared to Fernando Torres and David Villa, the veteran Raul and Alvaro Negredo are a drop down in quality.
Style
Spain like to keep possession of the ball with short sharp passing and with the off the ball players make runs into space and or to create space.
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