Raul is expected to be available for selection for Spain's World Cup opener against Ukraine on Wednesday despite limping out of training on Sunday.

The Real Madrid striker took two knocks during a training game, but team doctor Genaro Borras does not think either is anything to worry about.

"My first impression is that he will have no problem in playing," said Borras.

"He received a blow to his right ankle and has a few stud marks on his left thigh, but neither appears serious."

Despite the positive reports about his fitness, Raul is unlikely to start in the Group H clash in Leipzig, as coach Luis Aragones is expected to hand the withdrawn striker role to Luis Garcia, with David Villa and Fernando Torres acting as the frontrunners.