In the absence of Fernando Torres, the former Real Madrid academy graduate is determined to take his chances in Spain’s upcoming international friendly against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Venezuela-c3039.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Torres-c13707 from the national team squad for the first time in five years.
The absence of regulars http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 national team.
Soldado made his last international appearance in 2007 and remarked that he is relieved with the opportunity finally coming his way. The former Osasuna attacker added that he will try to make the most out of the chance that he has worked so hard to earn.
"I really wanted to get into the squad but I knew how hard it would be".
"The best way for a striker to receive a call-up is to score. That will determine whether you are here or not.”
"I have a significant goals scoring record and I look forward to adding to that in this team," he told the Spanish press.
Despite being over the moon with his rise in fortunes, Soldado did not forget the importance of Fernando Torres to the national team squad. The prolific striker hopes to see the former Atletico Madrid player lined-up beside him.
Soldado pointed towards the three month period between now and the announcement of the final 23 and stressed that he will continue to give his best for Valencia to overcome the fierce competition in Spanish ranks.
"We know how important Fernando Torres is to the team.”
"Competition for places is fierce and there are still three months which will define whether I can be at the Euros.”
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863-born attacker is exhibiting his best form in the current campaign for Los Che since making a 10 million Euros move from Getafe in the summer of 2010.
Soldado has hit the back of the net 20 times this season, and is close to improving on his best of 25 goals scored in 44 matches last year.
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