Del Bosque counts on world champions for friendly

Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque on Friday unveiled a 23-man squad, made up essentially of World Cup-winning players, for a friendly against Portugal on November 17 in Lisbon.

The only member of the World Cup team missing will be Sevilla striker Jesus Navas, who underwent surgery on an ankle injury earlier this month and will be replaced by Villarreal midfielder Santiago Cazorla.

The Portugese football federation has said that this match will be used to promote their joint bid with Spain to win the right of host the 2018 World Cup.

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Victor Valdes (Barcelona), Jose Manuel Reina (Liverpool/ENG)

Defenders: Alvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Raul Albiol (Real Madrid), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Carlos Marchena (Villarreal), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal)

Midfielders: Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Sergi Busquets (Barcelona), Santi Cazorla (Villarreal), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona), Javi Martinez (Athletic Bilbao), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal/ENG)

Strikers: Pedro (Barcelona), David Villa (Barcelona), David Silva (Manchester City/ENG), Fernando Llorente (Athletic Bilbao), Fernando Torres (Liverpool/ENG), David Mata (Valencia)