Pacheco scores a 'hat-trick'

Dani Pacheco, the young Spanish striker signed from Barcelona this past summer, scored a hat-trick against San Marino while playing for Spain U-17's in a European Championship qualifier mini-tournament being held in Andorra. Spain won the match by a score of 6-0 with highly rated Thiago(2) of Barcelona and Edu Valle(1) providing the other goals.

Source: ATB

Arbeloa to earn a surprise call-up?

Alvaro Arbeloa could be a surprise inclusion on Luis Aragones's next squad list. The defender,who has earned a starting place in Rafa Benitez's Liverpool team, is performing at a high level which has prompted the national team manager to pay closer attention to him lately and to discuss with his assistants whether he should be given a chance for the next friendly match on October 17 against Finland.

Arbeloa told Marca on Sunday "I don't know anything about it. I'm working hard as I always do to try and give my best every match. Without a doubt, it would be an honour to play for the national team but nobody has been in contact with me regarding this possibility".

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