Morata left out of Spain squad

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is absent from the Spain squad that will travel to the World Cup.
The 25-year-old managed only 11 league goals for the Blues in the recently concluded season and only appeared as a last-minute substitute in Saturday's FA Cup final victory over Manchester United.
United goalkeeper David de Gea, Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta, Arsenal's Nacho Monreal and David Silva of Manchester City are the Premier League players who have made Julen Lopetegui's 23-man squad.
Morata, who struggled during his debut campaign at Stamford Bridge, is joined by his Chelsea team-mates Cesc Fabregas and Marcos Alonso in missing out on a ticket to Russia.
Shortly after the list was revealed on Monday, Morata tweeted: "Good luck at the World Cup! I will be supporting you and encouraging you right to the end, as always!"
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin, Atletico Madrid forward Vitolo and Bayern Munich midfielder Javi Martinez are also surprise omissions.
El Clasico stars Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Isco, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta, Lucas Vazquez, Jordi Alba, Nacho and Dani Carvajal will fly the flag for Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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