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Vicente del Bosque not interested in past glories

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque warns his experienced players that they must perform to earn a spot in his squad for the World Cup.

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has insisted that reputation will count for nothing when he finally selects his squad for the World Cup this summer.

Del Bosque, who recently omitted the likes of Juan Mata, Fernando Torres and David Villa from his squad for next week's friendly against Italy, has warned his experienced players that they must perform to make the final cut.

"The extraordinary generation of players that helped us become champions have a place in my heart, but I also have to keep in mind that I need to be flexible and give those who can bring something to the team a chance," he told Cadena Ser.

"I would be a poor national team coach if I didn't act in that way. I have a huge amount of affection for those who made us world champions but, at the same time, we have to look at those who are coming through."

Spain's first World Cup group match is against the Netherlands on June 13.

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Manchester United's Spanish midfielder Juan Mata controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Cardiff City at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England, on January 28, 2014
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