Del Bosque adds new blood to Spain squad

Vicente del Bosque had one eye on the future after calling up uncapped Barcelona youngsters Gerard Pique and Sergi Busquets for next week’s friendly against England, a match the Spain coach believes is between two of the best teams in Europe at present.

Defender Pique, 22, and 20-year-old midfielder Busquets were the main newcomers in a 22-man squad which includes 18 of the players that last year helped Spain win the European Championships.