Riera added to Spain squad

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has handed Liverpool winger Albert Riera a recall for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Belgium.

Riera’s last appearance for Spain came during the March 26 friendly win over Italy in Elche but he has been rewarded for his promising start to life at Anfield by Del Bosque’s decision to select him in place of the injured Diego Capel.

Riera was brought to Merseyside after Liverpool’s pursuit of Gareth Barry finally came to an end and has impressed on the left of midfield, where he could get his chance for the European champions.