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Euro 2016: Diego Costa, Juan Mata & Fernando Torres not in Spain squad

17th May 2016

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been left out of Spains provisional squad for Euro 2016.

Vicente del Bosque has also overlooked Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata and Atletico Madrids former Liverpool and Chelsea forward Fernando Torres.

Holders Spain are in Group D, along with Croatia, Czech Republic and Turkey as they chase a third successive European Championship title.

Costa has scored one goal in 10 appearances for Spain.

The 27-year-old missed Chelseas last two games of the season due to a persistent hamstring injury

Bayern Munich defender Javi Martinez Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla are other notable omissions, while coach Del Bosque has included Athletic Bilbaos 35-year-old striker Aritz Aduriz.

There were also call-ups for uncapped paid Saul Niguez of Atletico Madrid and Real Madrids Lucas Vazquez.

The Premier League-based players are: Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, Chelsea trio Pedro, Cesar Azpilicueta and Cesc Fabregas and Manchester City playmaker David Silva.

source: www.bbc.co.uk

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