Torres starts for Spain against Honduras

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres will start for Spain against Honduras in their Group H match at Ellis Park on Monday as the Euro 2008 champions look to get their World Cup back on track.

Spain were humbled 1-0 by Switzerland in their opening match and coach Vicente Del Bosque has made two changes with Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta dropping out for Torres and Jesus Navas taking over from David Silva.

Navas comes in on the right wing, while Torres is upfront alongside Valencia’s David Villa.

Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas starts on the bench.

Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda has made three changes to the side which was beaten 1-0 by Chile, forwards David Suazo and Walter Martinez start alongside midfielder Danilo Turcios on the right wing.

Teams

Spain: Iker Casillas (capt) – Sergio Ramos, Carles Puyol, Gerard Pique, Joan Capdevila – Jesus Navas, Sergio Busquets, Xavi, Xabi Alonso – David Villa, Fernando Torres

Coach: Vicente Del Bosque (ESP)

Honduras: Noel Valladares – Emilio Izaguirre, Maynor Figueroa, Osman Chavez, Sergio Mendoza – Roger Espinoza, Amado Guevara (capt), Wilson Palacios, Danilo Turcios – Walter Martinez, David Suazo

Coach: Reinaldo Rueda (COL)

Referee: Yuichi Nishimura (JPN)