Spain's former coach Vicente del Bosque had also left Iker Casillas out the first XI during Euro 2016. Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has left former captain and all-time record appearance maker Iker Casillas out of his first squad since taking charge of the national team. Former Spain Under-21 and Under-19 coach Lopetegui also omitted Pedro and Cesc Fabregas from the squad for Spain's friendly against Belgium on Sept. 1 and their first World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein four days later. Striker Diego Costa, midfielder Juan Mata and forward Paco Alcacer, all left out of the Euro 2016 squad, were recalled. "But that does not mean the door is closed to Iker and we will monitor his progress carefully.

Source: dna August 26, 2016 12:11 UTC