Cesar delighted by call-up
The 25-year-old was one of five changes for the party named by new Spanish coach Inaki Saez that drew 1-1 with Hungary last week.
"I have played under Inaki in the lower levels for Spain and we know each other well," explained Cesar.
"I am obviously very happy that he has remembered me and believe that this has opened up a completely new area for me.
"Being called up for your country is the ultimate compliment in football and fills you full of confidence and desire to do even better."
Ruben Baraja, Coque Contreras, Enrique Romero and Cesar come in for Sergio, Aranzabal, Ricardo and Juanito while Ivan Helguera is recalled after injury.
Full squad as follows:
Pablo Orbaiz (Athletic Bilbao), Garcia Calvo (Atletico Madrid), Gaizka Mendieta (Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona), Joaquin (Real Betis), Cesar (Deportivo La Coruna), Juan Carlos Valeron (Deportivo La Coruna), Enrique Romero (Deportivo La Coruna), Raul Tamudo (Espanyol), Raul Bravo (Real Madrid), Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Raul (Real Madrid), Ivan Helguera (Real Madrid), Fernando Morientes (Real Madrid) Coque Contreras (Malaga), Ruben Baraja (Valencia), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Vicente (Valencia).
