The first steps towards the World Cup in Brazil will be taken this week as national sides prepare for a round of friendlies that will act as one of the first auditions for many players wanting to book their flights this summer to football's big party.
There have been some key talking points with Spain dropping Juan Mata and Fernando Torres for their friendly this week against Italy. However, Vincente del Bosque insists that this is not an indication of things to come - and he may very well be right although given the depth and form of other Spanish superstars, he may regret to say those words.
Spain along with Brazil are shaping as the favourites of this World Cup - Brazil who have always been favourites at World Cup time, will be even more so in their home tournament, and they're developing quite nicely.
Brazil's best and brightest are in form and playing regularly meaning that there is competition back in Brazil and in Europe and between Brazil's young and experienced guns.
So is this the team that could win Brazil their first World Cup since 2002 and their record sixth title?
GK - Jefferson
LB - Marcelo
CB - Thiago Silva (captain)
CB - David Luiz
RB - Dani Alves
CM - Paulinho
DM - RamiresCM - Fernandinho
WG - Oscar
ST - Neymar
WG - Willian
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