Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has admitted that he may call up striker Raul to his squad for Euro 2012.

The 34-year-old has been one of Schalke's key players over the last two seasons, and his fine form has prompted rumours of a return to la Furia Roja.

With Barcelona attacker David Villa facing a race against time to reach full fitness for the tournament in Ukraine and Poland, Raul's services may be needed, and Del Bosque has refused to rule out a potential inclusion.

"Raul has the merits to be in the squad," the trainer told reporters at a press conference.

He added, "We will give a list on May 15, but this will not be the final squad, it will be a provisional group where some players will go to Euro 2012 and others will not."

"Everybody has a chance to be selected. Raul is playing at a good level. He has merits to be included, but there are other players also - we cannot bring them all. It is not about the best Spanish player, but Spanish football at large,"