How they qualified: Finished 1st in European Qualifying Group I (Perfect Record)
Team Base: Gniewino
No David Villa and no Carlos Puyol would normally seem like two major losses to any footballing side. Spain however have so much strength in depth that these two superstars could go unmissed.
Fernando Torres will look to forget about the woes of the last 18-months and he and Athletic Bilbao’s Fernando Llorente will be in charge of finding the majority of the goals for the reigning European and World Cup champions, while David Silva Juan Mata, Andreas Iniesta and Xavi will, as usual, be providing the skill, touch and class of Spain’s tici-taca football.
With a solid defense lead by Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos, and one of the worlds best goalkeepers behind them Spain have all the depth and quality they need to continue their international football dynasty.
WFD Predicted Starting XI: 4-2-1-3
Casillas
Arbeloa - Ramos - Pique - Alba
Busquets - Xabi Alonso
Mata - Xavi - Iniesta
Torres
WFD predicted group finish: 1st
Spain Group Schedule: (All times local)
Match 1: June 10 v Italy - PGE Arena, Gdansk (18:00)
Match 2: June 14 v Republic of Ireland - PGE Arena, Gdansk (20:45)
Match 3: June 18 v Croatia - PGE Arena, Gdansk (20:45)