Spain have ended their long wait to lift the ultimate trophy in World football by lifting the World Cup for the first time in the country's history. Andres Iniesta netted the winning goal in the second period of extra-time as Spain defeated the Netherlands 1-0 at Soccer City to become the eighth world champion in World Cup history joining Brazil, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Uruguay, England and France.

There was no sign, however, of the dazzling display of close passing and team spirit that enabled 'La Roja' clinch the European championship crown two years ago.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has recently announced the final 23-man Spain squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2010. The notable omission from the 30-man preliminary squad is Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna who was a member of Spain’s Euro 2008 winning team.
Captain Iker Casillas will be the first choice goalkeeper, while Liverpool’s Pepe Reina and Barcelona’s Víctor Valdés are the reserve keepers. Valdes, who had an excellent season with Barcelona, is the only uncapped player in the squad at the moment.

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Spain manager Vicente del Bosque admits Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes could yet make his squad for the World Cup this summer.

Despite keeping goal for a club team widely regarded as the best in the world, Valdes has yet to earn a cap for his country, such is the strong competition for Spain's No.1 shirt.

Real Madrid shot-stopper Iker Casillas is Spain's long-standing first choice, with Liverpool's Jose Reina and Villarreal's Diego Lopez his regular understudies.