Dean Huijsen knows he is not untouchable in Spain's squad ahead of this year's World Cup, with the Real Madrid defender targeting improvements at club level. 

Huijsen was included in Luis de la Fuente's 27-man squad for their upcoming friendlies with Serbia and Egypt during the March international break. 

The 20-year-old has won six caps for La Roja since making his debut for his nation last year, and he is beginning to find his feet at Madrid amid an injury-blighted campaign.

Huijsen has missed 10 games in all competitions this season with different niggling issues, but he has started 35 of 37 matches when he has been available for Los Blancos. 

Only Federico Valverde (2,359) and Aurelien Tchouameni (2,435) have completed more passes for Madrid in 2025-26 than Huijsen (2,125), while the Spaniard has also registered a team-high total for clearances (173).

However, the former Bournemouth defender still believes he can improve for Madrid, and he is hoping to kickstart that personal upturn while on international duty. 

"I am very proud to be able to come to the national team. It is an honour to represent my country," Huijsen told reporters. 

"I think I've had a period in which I haven't given the level that people know I can give, and I'm giving now. At Madrid, we are good as a team."

Spain welcome Serbia to the Estadio de la Ceramica on Friday before taking on Egypt at RCDE Stadium three days later. 

De la Fuente's side are back in action for the first time since November, when they drew their final World Cup qualifying match 2-2 with Turkiye. 

They are unbeaten in 31 competitive matches, which matches the longest run set by a team that has won the World Cup (previously by Italy), with De la Fuente taking charge of 26 of those contests (W20 D6).

"I work every day to come here, for the national team, which for me is a source of pride," Huijsen added.

"The press has to talk about something. I don't get involved in your work."

Spain's World Cup campaign begins against Cape Verde on June 15. They are also alongside Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H.