“The only thing I want is for these footballers to feel proud of representing the national team.”<\/p>\n
Real did not win a trophy this season and finished eight points behind La Liga champions Barcelona.<\/p>\n
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, who has been struggling with a hamstring problem, also features in the 26-man squad.<\/p>\n
“We’re very relaxed. Barring any setbacks, we’ll have everyone available from the very first match,” said De la Fuente.<\/p>\n
The World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July.<\/p>\n
Spain play debutants Cape Verde on 15 June, Saudi Arabia on 21 June and Uruguay on 26 June in Group H.<\/p>\n
Midfielder Mikel Merino, who returned in Arsenal’s last Premier League game of the season on Sunday after four months out with a stress fracture in the foot, has been included in the squad.<\/p>\n
He is one of seven Premier League players along with clubmates David Raya and Martin Zubimendi, Tottenham’s Pedro Porro, Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, Manchester City’s Rodri and Crystal Palace’s Yeremy Pino.<\/p>\n
Uncapped defenders Eric Garcia and Marc Pubill have been called up after impressing for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid respectively.<\/p>\n
“Excitement is the key word. Passion,” said De la Fuente.<\/p>\n
“The reaction of people all over Spain – adults and children alike – is that they are fully behind the national team.”<\/p>\n