5 Spanish youngsters who could make the World Cup squad

Xabi Prieto

Prieto might be a long-shot but his importance to Real Sociedad is incredible. He’s been used sparingly this season due to Champions League commitments but once Sociedad begin to get their season going Prieto will shine once again. He enjoyed a wonderful season last year, scoring nine times as Sociedad finished fourth and has scored once already this season. Prieto is a Basque player and is very similar to Xabi Alonso in the way that they both enjoy to pass the ball and perform cute lay-offs for team mates. Yet to win a Spanish cap, Prieto needs to do exactly what Michu did and keep plugging away and cause doubt in the mind of VDB. As a penalty expert Prieto may be indispensable for just one moment during next year’s World Cup.