The World Cup isn’t far away now. As reigning European champions, Spain look to finalise their plans – but who will make it into their starting XI?
Most of the players in our XI play in La Liga, but we’ve also managed to squeeze Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur players in there – how does your Spain team look?
GK: Unai Simon
David Raya might be a superior shot-stopper to Unai Simon, especially so this season, but Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente doesn’t seem to think so.
Simon has been his number one almost exclusively over the last year – with the World Cup being just a few months away, he is unlikely to change his mind in the interim.
RB: Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro is a perfect fit for the mould as a full-back in the Spanish national team. While he often struggles defensive, Porro is excellent at surging down the wing and launching crosses into the box.
Spain aren’t blessed for quality in this position at the moment – as such, Porro seems like the most obvious option to field in this case.
CB: Pau Cubarsi
Pau Cubarsi is one of the fastest-rising defenders in the world – despite being just 19 years of age, he is already an established member of the Spanish national team.
Fielding young defenders always carries a risk, but so long as he is accompanied by an experienced professional, Cubarsi will be allowed to shine without any snags.
CB: Aymeric Laporte
Aymeric Laporte has seen it all. At 31 years of age, he certainly isn’t over the hill, but he still brings a wealth of experience to the table that will be invaluable to Spain’s efforts.
Having played for Manchester City and Al-Nassr in the past, he is currently back at Athletic Bilbao after a two-year stint in the Saudi Pro League.