David Raya confident in Spain's goalkeeper options ahead of World Cup

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David Raya toned down the debate over the starting goalkeeper for Spain at the World Cup, praising teammate Unai Simón on Saturday and saying La Roja is in good hands with him. Spain begins its quest for a second World Cup title on Monday against Cape Verde in Group H in Atlanta. Simón has been the regular starter under coach Luis de la Fuente, but talk about a possible change in goal increased following stellar seasons by the squad's other goalkeepers: Raya, who helped Arsenal win the Premier League and reach the Champions League final, and Joan García, who helped Barcelona win the Spanish league while being named the competition's best goalkeeper.

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David Raya believes Spain "are in good hands" no matter who starts the World Cup in goal as he battles with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia to be Luis de la Fuente's number one.Garcia also shone as Barcelona won La Liga, but they are reportedly set to miss out as Simon is expected to start.

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David Raya said the battle to be Spain's first-choice goalkeeper can be a positive for them at the World Cup, as the Arsenal stopper competes with Joan García and Unai Simón for a place in the starting XI.