Juan Mata back in Spain squad

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has recalled Chelsea’s attacking midfielder Juan Mata for the holders’ final two World Cup 2014 Group I qualifiers at home to Belarus and Georgia.

Mata was left out of the squad for last month’s game against Finland in Helsinki after losing his place in the Chelsea starting lineup under new manager Jose Mourinho.

However, the 25-year-old appears to have regained the confidence of the Portuguese and started Tuesday’s Champions League match at Steaua Bucharest after impressing in the second half of the 1-1 Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur.  In the absence of injured Barcelona left back Jordi Alba, Del Bosque handed a first call-up to Sevilla’s under-21 international Alberto Moreno.  He also brought Juanfran back into the fold.