Raul Garcia picked in Spanish squad
30 Aug 2014 6:24 AM IST
Atletico Madrid midfielder Raul Garcia was included in the Spain squad on Friday as the former world champions begin the defence of the European Championship following a dismal World Cup in Brazil.
Coach Vicente del Bosque named his squad to play France in a friendly next month and the first Euro 2016 qualifying match against Macedonia. Garcia, who played an important role in helping Atletico win the La Liga title last season, was called up for the first time along with Espanyol goalkeeper Kiko Casilla, Athletic Bilbao’s Mikel San Jose and Paco Alcacer of Valencia.
Coach Vicente del Bosque named his squad to play France in a friendly next month and the first Euro 2016 qualifying match against Macedonia. Garcia, who played an important role in helping Atletico win the La Liga title last season, was called up for the first time along with Espanyol goalkeeper Kiko Casilla, Athletic Bilbao’s Mikel San Jose and Paco Alcacer of Valencia.
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