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Spain call up duo

Spain have called up Pablo Orbaiz and Juanito for their squad to face England.

Spain have called up Pablo Orbaiz and Juanito for their squad to face England on Wednesday, after injuries at the weekend.

Spain coach Luis Aragones has been forced to call up Athletic Bilbao's Orbaiz and Juanito of Real Betis after Spain's domestic programme left him with injury problems.

Orbaiz comes in as a direct replacement for Ivan Helguera, who picked up a knee injury in Real Madrid's 6-1 drubbing of Albacete.

Barcelona's Carles Puyol is also rated as doubtful after twisting a knee as his side were beaten by Real Betis.

Juanito has been drafted in to provide cover, if it is decided that Puyol can not feature in the midweek international friendly.