Arsenal star Hector Bellerin selected for Spain’s Euro 2016 squad as Real Madrid ace Dani Carvajal is ruled out through injury

SPAIN have named Arsenal star Hector Bellerin in their squad for Euro 2016.

The right-back was handed his debut by Vicente del Bosque in Sunday’s 3-1 friendly win over Bosnia and will now travel to France in place of injured Dani Carvajal.

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The Real Madrid defender left the pitch in tears after he was forced off during Real Madrid’s Champions League win over Atletico Madrid and Bellerin will be hoping he can do enough to earn a place in the starting XI.

Del Bosque has named just 19 of his 23-man squad for the finals, with players involved in the Champions League final taking a well-deserved break.

Spain are the current holders of the Euros after a 4-0 win over Italy in 2012 and kick off their campaign against the Czech Republic on June 13 in Toulouse.

However, they endured a torrid time at the 2014 World Cup despite winning the tournament in 2010 and will be hoping for better fortune in France.

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19-man Spain squad for Euro 2016 so far:

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Porto), David De Gea (Manchester United), Sergio Rico (Sevilla)

Defenders: Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba, Marc Bartra (Barcelona), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Mikel San Jose (Athletic Bilbao), Hector Bellerin (Arsenal)

Midfielders: Bruno (Villarreal), Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Thiago (Bayern Munich), David Silva (Manchester City), Pedro, Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)

Forwards: Aritz Aduriz (Athletic Bilbao), Nolito (Celta Vigo), Alvaro Morata (Juventus)