http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 manager, Vicente Del Bosque, wants to take a cautious approach for Euro 2012 and does not want the players to take their favourites title too seriously.
Ahead of the European footballing extravaganza in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque, does not want his players to think that they are the favourites for the event.
While talking about their preparations for the European championships, the former Real Madrid head coach stated that they will guard against complacency and keep their head on the ground.
Continuing on the topic, he added that Spain will not take anything for granted as they look to defend their title.
"It is very difficult to win in the current football climate," the former Besiktas tactician stated in a press conference. "And we cannot allow ourselves to think we are the best, because it would be the first step to failure."
Del Bosque added that he has a world class squad at his disposal and believes they will start afresh in the continental competition.
"As good players, everything that happened at the last European Championship and World Cup won't affect us.”
Continuing on the topic, he highlighted the importance of competitions like Euros in the footballing world which is dominated by club football.
"It is important to have excitement for a tournament like the Euros."
With the Spanish squad all but finalized for the Euro 2012, position for the striker’s berth is still open in La Roja dressing room.
Vicente Del Bosque has a selection dilemma with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pedro-c29582 Rodriguez have made matters worse for the head coach.
However, the current situation has led to former national team outcasts and youngsters with a shout for making the final squad.
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Athletic Bilbao hotshot, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Muniain-c16816, can also make the final squad, thanks to his enterprising displays for the Basque entity.
The 19-year-old impressed in the aforementioned friendly, following it up with endearing performance against Manchester United at the Old Trafford.
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