Euro 2012 qualifying preview: Spain v Czech Republic

Spain will be eager to preserve their perfect record in the Euro 2012 qualifiers when they meet the Czech Republic in Granada on Friday.

The defending world and European champions sit atop Group I with three wins from as many games, while their opponents lie in second place, having recorded two victories and a loss.Spain will be without Carles Puyol, Cesc Fabregas and Pedro Rodriguez for the Friday s qualifier, with Andoni Iraola, Javi Mart?nez (both of Athletic Bilbao) and Valencia s Juan Mata being drafted into the squad in their place.Puyol s absence is likely to see Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos move into the centre of defence to partner Gerard Pique.Spain playmaker Xavi will make his 100th appearance for the national team against the Czechs, while David Villa, who has …