Spain call up Lamine Yamal and Jacobo Ramon for November Nations League matches

Luis De La Fuente named Spain’s squad for UEFA Nations League matches against Czechia on Thursday, November 12, and England on Sunday, November 15; 21-year-old Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon received his first senior call-up and Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal was included.

Ramon is the only player in the group based in Serie A. Real Madrid representatives Marc Cucurella and Dean Huijsen are part of the roster, with Huijsen returning to the national fold after missing the World Cup following a strong start to the new season under manager Jose Mourinho’s guidance. De La Fuente selected up to five Barcelona players — goalkeeper Joan Garcia, defender Pau Cubarsi, and midfielders Pedri and Fermin Lopez alongside Yamal. Spain captain Rodri will be out for over a month due to an injury sustained during the team’s most recent match against Aston Villa.

The Spanish federation posted the full list on social media, tweeting: "Convocatoria de la @SEFutbol para enfrentarse a República Checa e Inglaterra.👥 Estos son los 27 jugadores: https://t.co/1feBcfoccw#VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/bkDZjp9l94"

The squad’s goalkeepers are Unai Simon (Athletic Club), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona) and Alvaro Valles (Real Betis). Defenders named are Marc Cucurella (Real Madrid), Alex Grimaldo (Atletico Madrid), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Club), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) and Jacobo Ramon (Como).

Midfield selections include Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Pedri (Barcelona), Mikel Merino (Arsenal) and Fabian Ruiz (PSG). The rest of the midfield group comprises Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid), Fermin Lopez (Barcelona), Pablo Barrios (Atletico Madrid) and Marco Roca (Real Betis).

The forwards called up are Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad) and Roberto Fernandez (Espanyol).

Spain sit first in their Nations League group and will travel to play Czechia on Thursday, November 12, before hosting England on Sunday, November 15, as the next fixtures in the competition.