Aragones, who will turn 70 in July, had to name his squad now as UEFA will call the players to be vaccinated before the competition.

The 30-year old striker has been in an impressive form for the Merengues this season scoring 16 goals in 31 league appearances.

Raul hasn't featured for Spain since September 2006 but there has been pressure on the coach to call him back after rediscovering his goal scoring form.

But Aragones maintained his position and closed the door on him. The Spaniard will announce his final squad in May.

Spain squad:

Iker Casillas, Serio Ramos (Real Madrid), Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, Carles Puyol, Bojan Krkic (Barcelona), Daniel Güiza, Fernando Navarro (Real Mallorca), Cesc Fàbregas (Arsenal ) Pepe Reina, Álvaro Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso, Fernando Torres (Liverpool), Rubén De la Red, Pablo Hernández (Getafe), Andrés Palop (Sevilla), Juanito (Real Betis), Carlos Marchena, Joaquín, David Villa, David Silva, David Albelda, (Valencia) Pablo Ibañez, Mariano Pernía, Antonio López (Atlético de Madrid), Marcos Senna, Ángel, Joan Capdevilla (Villarreal) Raúl Tamudo, Luis García, Albert Riera (Espanyol).