Source: Daily_Mail
Fernando Torres retains place in Spain squad
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has kept faith with Chelsea striker Fernando Torres for the Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Czech Republic and Scotland.[LNB]Torres did not make the matchday squad for Spain's last qualifier against Liechtenstein and his place is under threat from in-form Valencia striker Roberto Soldado, who has scored six goals already this season.[LNB] Call-up: Fernando Torres takes on Jordi Alba of Valencia[LNB]Spain Squad [LNB]Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas, Victor Valdes, Pepe Reina[LNB]Defenders: Alvaro Arbeloa, Sergio Ramos, Raul Albiol, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Jordi Alba[LNB]Midfielders: Xabi Alonso, Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Busquets, Santi Cazorla, Thiago Alcantara, Xavi, Javi Martinez, David Silva[LNB]Forwards: David Villa, Pedro, Fernando Torres, Fernando Llorente, Alvaro Negredo, Juan Mata.[LNB]But Torres has been retained in Del Bosque's 23-man squad - which also includes English-based stars Pepe Reina, Juan Mata and David Silva - as Soldado misses out.[LNB]Barcelona captain Carles Puyol returns to the squad after injury. The 33-year-old defender hasn't played for the national team since a 4-0 friendly loss to Portugal on November 17 last year.[LNB]The only uncapped player in the squad is Valencia left-back Jordi Alba.[LNB]Spain, who have already qualified for Euro 2012, play in the Czech Republic on October 7 and host Scotland on October 12.[LNB] Megabucks Anzhi planning raid on England for Capello, Lampard and Gerrard, confirms CarlosI don't want so sit on the bench and pick up my wages, says Lampard after Valencia draw All the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion[LNB]
