Spain coach Luis Aragones spread his net wide for fresh talent when he included five new faces in his 33-man squad for a World Cup get-together next week.

Celta Vigo's Borja Oubina, Real Zaragoza's Cani and Getafe's Jaime Gavilan were rewarded for impressive performances in midfield for their clubs. In defence Real Betis's Melli and Villarreal's Javi Venta were called up.

Valencia keeper Santiago Cani-zares, who has dropped behind Pepe Reina as number two to Iker Casillas, earned a recall. The 36-year-old has 44 caps but has not played for the national side since 2004.

Chelsea full-back Asier del Horno wins back his place after being dropped for last month's friendly against Ivory Coast.

There was no room for Barcelona duo Victor Valdes and Oleguer while Real Madrid defender Ivan Helguera and midfielder Guti also missed out.

Barcelona midfielder Xavi and Valencia winger Vicente, who have been out with knee and ankle injuries respectively, are close to making full returns for their sides.

Captain Raul, though back in action at Real Madrid after a knee injury, is still short of form and has found first-team opportunities restricted.

The team will meet up for the day in Madrid on Monday.

Spain have been drawn alongside Ukraine, Tunisia, and Saudi Arabia in Group H at the World Cup.

The Squad

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas, Pepe Reina, Santiago Canizares.

Defenders: Antonio Lopez, Pablo Ibanez, Carles Puyol, Juanito, Melli, Asier del Horno, Joan Capdevila, Michel Salgado, Sergio Ramos, Carlos Marchena, Javi Venta.

Midfielders: Cesc Fabregas, Jose Reyes, Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Joaquin, Borja Oubina, Ivan de la Pena, Jaime Gavilan, Luis Garcia, Xabi Alonso, David Albelda, Ruben Baraja, Vicente, Marcos Senna, Cani.

Forwards: Fernando Torres, Fernando Morientes, Raul, David Villa.

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