Vincent Del Bosque has whittled his initial 30 man Spain World Cup squad down to the final 23, cutting seven players from his initial squad. Injury robbed the Spain boss of Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, but an embarrassment of riches across the park means that the squad contains some notable omissions.

Manchester City pair Jesus Navas and Alvaro Negredo both miss out, with the latter being omitted in favour of Chelsea forward Fernando Torres.

At the back, Del Bosque has kept all four of his initial centre backs, but has cut two of his full backs. Liverpool target Alberto Moreno and Real Madrid full back Daniel Carvajal have both been dropped from the initial squad, with Cesar Azpilicueta staying in as cover for both full back positions.

In midfield, Navas and Thiago are joined on the plane home by Bilbao’s Ander Iturraspe, while Premier League trio David Silva, Juan Mata and Santi Cazorla have all made the cut.

Torres is joined up front by Diego Costa and David Villa, while Del Bosque has also dropped Juventus forward Fernando Llorente.

Del Bosque has stuck largely to expectation, with a side that contains 20 of Squawka’s suggested Spain World Cup squad, although Torres is perhaps the surprise inclusion given his form at club level.

OFICIAL | ¡Estos son los 23 jugadores que nos representarán en el SUEÑO de conseguir nuestro segunda COPA DEL MUNDO! pic.twitter.com/2zP13LIZao — Selección Española (@SeFutbol) May 31, 2014

Goalkeepers: Pepe Reina, Iker Casillas, David de Gea. — Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 31, 2014

Defenders: Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Raul Albiol, Javi Martinez, Juanfran, Cesar Azpilicueta, Jordi Alba. — Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 31, 2014

Midfielders: Koke, Xavi, Xabi Alonso, Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Santi Cazorla. — Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 31, 2014