Huijsen recalled by Spain as Cucurella keeps left-back spot

Left out of the World Cup squad, Dean Huijsen is back in the Spain fold after a strong start to the season.

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What happened. Dean Huijsen has been recalled to Luis de la Fuente's Spain squad for the upcoming FIFA break after being left out of the World Cup squad. Marc Cucurella also keeps his place, remaining Spain's first-choice left-back.

• Huijsen's club form at Real Madrid appears to have earned him the recall.
• Pau Cubarsí is also included among Spain's defensive options.
• Cucurella stays ahead of other left-back options despite a quiet start at Real Madrid.

Spain face England, Croatia twice and the Czech Republic, with both defenders' performances set to be closely watched.

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