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Mata wins Spain recall

November 10, 2012
By Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent
Chelsea forward Juan Mata has returned to the Spanish senior squad, with coach Vicente del Bosque also giving first call-ups to Barcelona right-back Martin Montoya and Athletic Bilbao winger Markel Susaeta for next Wednesday's friendly in Panama.

Mata's clubmate Fernando Torres has been 'rested' for the game, along with Xavi Hernandez, Xabi Alonso, Gerard Pique and Alvaro Arbeloa. Also excluded are Pepe Reina, Nacho Monreal and David Silva, who were all injured with the squad during ...

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