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Uncapped at the time of Spain's UEFA EURO 2008 squad announcement, Andres Palop travels to Austria and Switzerland as his country's third-choice goalkeeper. The 34-year-old has enjoyed many memorable experiences at club level, notably in winning the UEFA Cup three times in four years – once with Valencia CF, twice with Sevilla FC.

Began career with hometown Valencia CF's reserve side; moved up coast to Villarreal CF, winning promotion to Primera División in first season but suffering relegation in second.

Back with Valencia in 1999/00; would spend next six years as back-up to Spanish international Santiago Caizares.

Six starts in early stages of Valencia's run to 2000 UEFA Champions League final (Ca?izares injured); just one appearance following season as club finished runners-up again.

Six appearances in UEFA Cup triumph of 2003/04 but unused in the league, which Valencia also won that year.

Moved to Sevilla FC in 2005; UEFA Cup winner in first season (4-0 in final v Middlesbrough FC) and retained trophy in 2006/07, proving to be penalty shoot-out hero in final v RCD Espanyol, saving three spot-kicks.

Did you know?

Palop scored a crucial last-gasp equaliser, heading in from a corner, as Sevilla kept their 2006/07 UEFA Cup campaign on track in the Round of 32 tie against FC Shakhtar Donetsk.