Valencia fullback Jordi Alba is determined to make the most of his first Spain call-up.
The 22-year-old Valencia left-back was the only new face in a 23-man squad named by coach Vicente del Bosque last week for Spain's final two Euro 2012 qualifiers.
"For any player, his dream is to go with the senior team," Alba declared.
"It was a big surprise and I am delighted to be here with all my mates.
"There are many players who can play in my position and I will try to take this opportunity, try to learn as much as possible.
"Right now I want to enjoy this experience. Hopefully someday I can play a European Championship but right now I want only this."
Alba was keen to praise the influence of Valencia coach Unai Emery, who has overseen his rise through the ranks at the Mestalla having begun his professional career with Valencia's B team in 2007.
Emery was instrumental in converting Alba from an attack-minded winger to his current defensive role, and Alba said: "Unai Emery was a key man for me to occupying that position.
"He has continued to give me confidence and I thank him."