Dani Carvajal earns Spain recall for upcoming World Cup qualifiers as right back becomes the first Real Madrid player selected by manager Luis Enrique since March

Spain face Greece & Sweden in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers this month
Dani Carvajal has been recalled for Spain after an injury-plagued 2020-21 season
The right back is the first Real Madrid player to be selected for Spain since March

Published: 12:55 GMT, 5 November 2021 | Updated: 13:10 GMT, 5 November 2021

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Spain coach Luis Enrique recalled Dani Carvajal to his squad on Friday for their remaining World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden, the first Real Madrid player he has selected since March.

Right back Carvajal missed the majority of last season due to a series of injuries, making only 15 appearances in all competitions, and also sat out Spain's European Championship campaign.

Luis Enrique has selected no players from 13 times European Champions Real Madrid in his last three squads, including at the Euros where Spain reached the semi-finals.

Dani Carvajal (left) has been recalled to Spain's squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers

The right back is the first Real Madrid player to be selected for the national team since March

Spain are second in their World Cup qualifying group, two points behind Sweden.

They need victory in their last two games to guarantee top spot and a place at the tournament finals in Qatar.

Spain face Greece away on November 11 before hosting Sweden three days later.

Luis Enrique's Spain are second in their World Cup qualifying group, two points off top spot

SPAIN SQUAD FOR UPCOMING 2022 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Goalkeepers: David de Gea (Manchester United), Robert Sanchez (Brighton) and Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao).

Defenders: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Pau Torres (Villarreal), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Gaya (Valencia), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Inigo Martinez (Athletic Bilbao), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City).

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Gavi (Barcelona), Carlos Soler (Valencia), Rodri (Manchester City), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad).

Forwards: Ansu Fati (Barcelona), Pablo Sarabia (Sporting Lisbon), Rodrigo Moreno (Leeds), Yeremy Pino (Villarreal), Pablo Fornals (West Ham), Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig), Alvaro Morata (Juventus), Brahim Diaz (Milan).