Julen Lopetegui has named a 23-man party packed with talent to take to Russia, but he has also left out players who would walk into most squads

Spain have such an abundance of talent that their second string team would compete to be World Cup winners. Some of the best players in the world don’t even make it into Spain’s squad.

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  Sergio Asenjo | GK | Villarreal

  Asenjo has been one of the best keepers in La Liga this season and his omission from the Spanish squad could have gone either way with Pepe Reina getting the nod over him.

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  Sergi Roberto | DF | Barcelona

  Sergi Roberto has been an important player for a double-winning Barcelona team and is perhaps a surprising omission from the Spain squad due to his versatile and talent. Roberto has made three appearances for Spain since making his debut in 2016.

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  Marc Bartra | DF | Real Betis

  Marc Bartra has been impressive since joining Real Betis in January but, when Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos have been such an incredible partnership for years, it is hard to find a place in the squad.

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  Javi Martinez | DF | Bayern Munich

  Martinez's ability to play at centre-back and in defensive midfield makes him a valuable player for Bayern Munich, but it has not been enough to secure a place in Spain's squad.