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Isco ready for rare opportunity

6 February 2013 03:47

Malaga forward Isco is relishing the opportunity to earn his first cap for Spain ahead of Wednesday's friendly with Uruguay.

The 20-year-old has seen his fine form for the Andalusians this season rewarded with a first call-up by national coach Vicente del Bosque.

But with the quality the European and World champions boast in their ranks, the Spaniard is realistic about his chances of cementing himself as a first-team regular.

"In truth, my position is difficult to compete for, here are the best players in the world," Isco told reporters on Tuesday.

"Gradually, if I keep doing things, I may have the opportunity to stay. I am here and will try to do well and help the team.

"We are accustomed to watching them play... they are the champions of the world and Europe. The best.

"I am fortunate to be sharing a dressing room with them and I will try to take the opportunity to be here."

Meanwhile, the youngster also revealed how he came to learn of his promotion to the national team.

He added: "I heard I was called up from my family. My mother sent me a message, it caught me a bit by surprise. But I’m very happy. I have had all the luck and now I want the experience."

Info

Spain

W W W W D

3 - 1

Uruguay

L W W L D

Competition: Friendlies
Date: 6 February 2013
Kick-off: 19:00

Half-time: 1 - 1
Full-time: 3 - 1

Venue: Khalifa International Stadium (Doha)
Attendance: 48000

Goals

Fàbregas 16' (assist by Mata)	1 - 0
	1 - 1	32' C. Rodríguez (assist by M. Cáceres)
Pedro 51' (assist by Piqué)	2 - 1
Pedro 74' (assist by Fàbregas)	3 - 1

Lineups

Player	Bookings
Víctor Valdés
Puyol
Sergio Ramos	56'
Azpilicueta
Jordi Alba	56'
Fàbregas	16'
Iniesta
Cazorla
Busquets	22'
Mata
Pedro	51' 74'
Coach: Del Bosque

Player	Bookings
F. Muslera
D. Lugano
M. Pereira
M. Cáceres
D. Godín
D. Pérez	56'
C. Rodríguez	32'
Á. González
N. Lodeiro
L. Suárez
E. Cavani
Coach: Ó. Tabárez

Substitutes

Player	Bookings
David Villa for Mata 46'
Piqué for Puyol 46'
Isco for Iniesta 60'
Mario Suárez for Cazorla 71'
Negredo for Pedro 75'
Nacho Monreal for Jordi Alba 78'
Arbeloa
David Silva
Pepe Reina

Player	Bookings
E. Arévalo for D. Pérez 65'
G. Castro for C. Rodríguez 69'
D. Forlán for E. Cavani 70'
W. Gargano for N. Lodeiro 77'
M. Aguirregaray for Á. González 80'
Á. Pereira
A. Scotti
M. Silva
S. Coates
S. Fernández
G. Ramírez

Wednesday 19 June

10:16	Celtic to start with Ross County test
10:03	Pique advises Thiago to stay at Barcelona
10:00	Llambias resigns from Newcastle post
09:54	Lampard targets third World Cup
09:48	Zorc: De Bruyne is interested in Dortmund move
06:32	FIFA World Cup Qualifying Wrap: United States stay in charge
05:09	Neill, Schwarzer in the shop window
04:31	Osieck vindicated by super-sub Kennedy
04:06	Puyol set for further surgery
03:46	Ribery, Benzema trial adjourned
03:11	Bielsa, Santos talks fall through
02:55	Vilanova rues easy title run-in
02:36	Del Bosque defends Casillas´ inclusion
00:19	Lens leaves PSV for Dynamo Kiev

Tuesday 18 June

23:43	FIFA Confederations Cup Preview: Spain v Tahiti
22:55	FIFA World Cup Qualifying Wrap: Australia, Iran, South Korea qualify
20:58	Carroll passes West Ham medical
13:08	Maher agent denies Ajax deal
13:05	Newcastle confirm Kinnear appointment
12:49	Taylor ´really happy´ with Kinnear return
12:44	Australia 1-0 Iraq: Kennedy books Brazil place
12:25	Clarke happy with Reid commitment
12:03	Bittencourt signs for Hannover
11:22	Van Dijk keen on Celtic move
11:15	De Gea sets the bar high
10:58	Confederations Cup Preview: Nigeria v Uruguay
10:58	Bacuna keen to get going at Villa
10:47	Hamburg a possibility for Santa Cruz
10:29	Rebelo: Protests will not harm Confederations Cup
10:27	Kinnear: We need another striker
07:48	Brazil-Mexico Preview: Selecao gunning for semi-final berth
03:41	Valcke: Brazil better for football tournaments
01:38	Tahiti trump Nigeria in celebration stakes

Monday 17 June

23:55	FIFA Confederations Cup Preview: Italy v Japan
23:12	FIFA Confederations Cup: Nigeria 6 Tahiti 1
21:13	Borini´s Napoli move unlikely
21:09	Remon: Zidane not ready for Real job
20:39	Elyounoussi says yes to Hoffenheim
20:37	Mignolet agent anticipating bids
20:35	Schalke signs Clemens
20:00	Italy-Japan Preview: Azzurri aiming to move closer to last four with victory
19:36	Sidwell looking for settled squad at Fulham
19:20	Hearts set to enter administration
19:16	Martinez hoping to bring ´characters´ to Everton
18:53	Scholes sad to see Robinson leave Stoke
18:36	Bayern, Barca in hunt for Koscielny
18:35	Toulouse deny Lyon approach for Tabanou
17:59	Vitoria pleased with ´dream´ Benfica move
17:43	Poyet refuses to attend hearing
17:33	UEFA Under 21 Championship Final Preview: Italy v Spain
17:23	Van Dijk attracting foreign interest
17:17	FIFA Confederations Cup Preview: Brazil v Mexico
16:54	Brentford confirm signing of Bidwell from Everton
16:20	Lambert says Lowton can still improve
16:14	Owen not ready to become a manager
16:11	Rangel praises Michu impact
15:52	Gundogan pledges future to Dortmund
15:45	Tevez refuses to be drawn on speculation
15:32	Mourinho: Chelsea need stability
14:33	Reid remains at West Brom after agreeing new deal
13:22	Tahiti 1-6 Nigeria: Oduamadi hits hat-trick as Super Eagles smash South Pacific islanders
13:11	Dortmund confirm Lewandowski stay
12:57	Hull sign Figueroa
12:55	Colombia Primera Division Wrap: Santa Fe held as Pasto, Millonarios win
11:59	Liverpool appoint new chief financial officer
11:47	Isco reveals offers from Real and City
11:09	Bradford to start Capital One Cup campaign at Huddersfield
10:09	Kinnear: Cabaye will stay at Newcastle
07:20	Peru Primera Division Wrap: Cesar Vallejo up to fourth
07:19	Paraguay Division Profesional Wrap: Nacional Asuncion beaten after securing title
06:47	Argentina Primera Division Wrap: Blanco brace fires Lanus
03:53	Ecuador Primera A Wrap: Independiente held despite Guerrero stunner
03:07	Del Bosque satisfied with Spain´s Cup opener
01:53	FIFA Confederations Cup: Spain 2 Uruguay 1
01:39	Prandelli undeterred by plucky Mexico
00:17	FIFA World Cup Qualifying Wrap: Ethopia, Egypt top groups

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