Cesc Fabregas has been preferred ahead of Fernando Torres for Spain in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Belarus in Minsk.

Meanwhile, Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla will mark his 49th cap with a starting place in midfield.

The world and European champions travel to Eastern Europe having won their opening qualifying fixture 1-0 against Georgia.

Spain: Casillas; Arbeloa, Ramos, Busquets, Alba; Xavi, Xabi Alonso, Cazorla; Silva, Fabregas, Pedro