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Del Bosque: Spain squad fully fit

Striker David Villa, midfielders Xavi and David Silva and defenders Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique had all been doubtful for Saturday's match in Madrid and Wednesday's clash in Istanbul.

"There were some light injuries and problems that have been improving all the time and all the players in the squad will all be available," Del Bisque said at a news conference. "We can choose the team we think is the best."

"This is a team that knows how to keep the ball. They are going to make it very hard for us to get possession and they are real fighters," he added.

"They are the first ones to know we are not invincible and we will have to work very hard to get the win."

"We are enjoying our status as favourites, it's not a problem for us," he said at an earlier news conference.

"Turkey are a very patriotic and aggressive side and it's going to be a very competitive game."

"But we all bring something," the Real Madrid defender said. "We try to make sure the whole is strong and it's not important which club provides how many players but what each individual brings to the side."