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The man who led La Roja to back to back European Championship crowns in 2008 and 2012 will not participate at the tournament this summer.

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has been left out of Spain's final squad for Euro 2020, but Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte has been included after switching allegiance from France.

Spain boss Luis Enrique revealed his 24-man panel for this summer's tournament on May 24, with Ramos missing out after a disappointing campaign at Real.

Barcelona's Sergio Busquets has been named captain in Ramos' absence, while Laporte has been handed a defensive spot ahead of the 35-year-old after seeing his request to represent La Roja instead of France approved earlier this month.

What's been said?

Enrique explained his decision to omit Ramos from his plans after the squad announcement, telling reporters: "Ramos has not been able to compete this season, he has not been able to train with the group. I called him last night, it was difficult and hard.

"I clearly see that it’s a complicated decision. I recommended that he be selfish and that he regains his level to play in his club and in the national team."

The Spain boss added on his conversation with the experienced centre-half: "We just talked about how he is physically.

"It was a very correct, polite and highly respectful conversation. It was not easy.

"My appreciation for him has always been clear. My staff is also behind that decision, of course."

Ramos' turbulent 2020-21 season at Real

Ramos has not missed an international tournament for Spain since Euro 2004, but will have to watch on from the sidelines as his countrymen bid to wrestle the trophy away from current holders Portugal.

The World Cup winner missed a total of 35 games across all competitions during Real's latest season, having been laid low with a string of niggling injuries and coronavirus.

Ramos underwent successful surgery on a knee issue in January, but has only started two games for the Blancos in 2020, with Zinedine Zidane opting to leave him on the bench for their final day La Liga victory over Villarreal.