Morientes back for Spain

Fernando Morientes has been recalled to the Spain squad for Wednesday’s friendly international with Uruguay in Gijon.

The Liverpool forward last played for Spain almost a year ago against Venezuela and his recall and that of Sergio Gonzalez of Deportivo La Coruna for the first time in two years are the main novelties in the squad named by coach Luis Aragones.

Morientes is one of four Liverpool players named in the squad alongside Jose Manuel Reina, Luis Garcia and Xabi Alonso.