A double salvo from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Giovanni-c14985 Trapattoni’s Republic of Ireland.
After their Euro 2012 opening fixture debacle, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Republic-of-Ireland-c2987. Early goals in both halves allowed La Roja to take control of the proceedings, as they finished the match with a favourable 4-0 score line.
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The 61-year-old coach hailed his charges for the impressive performance to dismantle the threat posed by the resilient Irish team. He pointed out that Spain were throughout the stronger team and competed well to earn the three points from the victory.
"We played well, regardless of everything that was done by Ireland, who were great on the pitch and in the stands," he told Tele5.
"We can be proud to have seen our best game against an opponent who refused to give up."
"We are strong and competing well."
The former Real Madrid player and coach also took out the time to talk about his team selection. The Spanish national trainer came under scrutiny for picking Cesc Fabregas ahead of Fernando Torres against Italy, and used the victory over Trapattoni’s men to explain his standing.
Del Bosque lashed out at his critics for undermining his authority as he stated that he is not a novice in the beautiful game and is well versed with it. He added that he is all ears for criticism but believes it should be merited.
Continuing on the topic, he claimed that such is the technical ability of La Roja that they can play with or without a recognized striker, stating that there is preference in squad selection.
"We pick our players for them to score," Del Bosque remarked. "I know football well, I am not a novice. I know that I have to be prepared for criticism.”
"The players feel just as comfortable with or without a No.9. They have no preference for Torres, [Alvaro] Negredo, [Fernando] Llorente or Fabregas."
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