Spain's list of 23 announced

Euro 2012 player lists are starting to pour in. Italy's and Germany's are expected today. Spain's selection analysis here. Most notable exclusions: Adrian and deGea, but is anyone surprised of the latter? Villa is expected not to make it.


GOALKEEPERS
Iker Casillas (Real Madrid)
Victor Valdes (Barcelona)
Pepe Reina (Liverpool)

DEFENDERS
Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
Gerard Pique (Barcelona)
Juanfran Torres (Atletico)
Alvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid)
Raul Albiol (Real Madrid)
Javi Martinez (Bilbao)
Jordi Alba (Valencia)

MIDFIELDERS
Sergio Busquets (Barcelona)
Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid)
Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona)
Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona)
Santi Cazorla (Malaga)

FORWARDS
Pedro Rodriguez (Barcelona)
Juan Mata (Chelsea)
Jesus Navas (Sevilla)
David Silva (Manchester City)
Fernando Llorente (Bilbao)
Fernando Torres (Chelsea)
Alvaro Negredo (Sevilla)


As usual, on paper they are unbeatable. Here's my ideal starting 11 from this selection, assuming of course equality of fitness and disposition:  Casillas;  Ramos, Pique, Albiol, Juanfran;  Iniesta, Xavi, Cesc;  Silva, Pedro (Mata), Llorente.