Call-ups for friendly against Spain (27 Sep 2006 20:52 GMT)
Basile, who took the reins from Jose Pekerman after the World Cup for his second spell in charge, chose 21 players based in Europe because Argentine clubs will be involved in Copa Sudamericana matches at the time of the friendly.
Roberto Ayala is set to equal the national caps record of 106 held by former captain Diego Simeone.
Midfielder Pablo Aimar returns to the squad, possibly with a view to taking on Juan Roman Riquelme's playmaker role. Riquelme, who pulled the strings in Argentina's impressive World Cup team, announced his retirement from international football for family reasons two weeks ago after a muted performance in the Brazil friendly.
Villarreal defender Rodolfo Arruabarrena is named for the first time in six years having last played for Argentina in a 0-0 draw with England at Wembley in February 2000.
Spain have a free date on October 11 after a Euro 2008 qualifier away against Sweden in Group F on October 7.
Goalkeepers: Roberto Abbondanzieri (Getafe), Leonardo Franco (Atletico Madrid)
Defenders: Fabricio Coloccini (Deportivo Coruna), Gabriel Heinze (Manchester United), Roberto Ayala (Valencia), Gabriel Milito, Leonardo Ponzio (both Real Zaragoza), Rodolfo Arruabarrena (Villarreal)
Midfielders: Pablo Zabaleta (Espanyol), Maxi Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid), Pablo Aimar (Real Zaragoza), Leandro Somoza (Villarreal), Javier Mascherano (West Ham), Luis Gonzalez (Porto), Federico Insua (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Daniel Bilos (Saint Etienne)
Forwards: Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid), Lionel Messi, Javier Saviola (both Barcelona), Carlos Tevez (West Ham), Hernan Crespo (Inter Milan)
source : CNN