Chelsea striker Diego Costa is among a string of high-profile names left out of Spain's provisional squad for Euro 2016.
Costa, who scored 16 goals in 41 appearances for Chelsea this
season, last played for Spain in the 2-0 friendly win over England in
November last year, but has lost his place in Vicente del Bosque's
initial 25-man squad for the tournament in France with Athletic Bilbao's
Aritz Aduriz instead earning a call.Former Chelsea and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has also been unable to force his way into the squad, despite an impressive end to the season with Atletico Madrid.
Del Bosque also named an 11-man reserve list including Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin, who will join up with the squad to compensate for the absence of 17 players still involved in domestic and European competitions with their clubs.
Holders Spain are in Group D, along with Croatia, Czech Republic and Turkey.
Goalkeepers: Casillas, De Gea, Rico
Defenders: Alba, Pique, Bartra, Ramos, Carvajal, Azpilicueta, Juanfran
Midfielders: Busquets, Iniesta, Silva, San Jose, Koke, Saul Niguez, Fabregas, Alcantara, Isco, Soriano
Forwards: Pedro, Morata, Aduriz, Nolito, Vazquez
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