Spain became a strong candidate to win the
2012 Euro crown. Reluctant to think too much, La Roja want to put full focus on the first preliminary Group C match against Italy.
Spain's ambitions to making history. Country on the Iberian peninsula was recorded as the first to grab the European title in a row at the same time still a world champion.
But the ambition is certainly not easy. Spain must compete with many other countries including Germany and the Netherlands are also strongly favored to win the tournament this time.
Spanish goalkeeper, Victor Valdes stated that his team had not thought about the title. Spain is now the focus is Italy, which will be encountered on June 10.
"All the teams that are here are a great team. We have to think step by step," said the player told the official website of Barcelona's La Liga.
"Our first Rival is Italian and we will try to beat them and then think about the next game
"Yes, it's true Spain is one of the team that must be defeated because we are the champions of the world and of course because our football philosophy," he said.
Valdes is likely to play a role as second goalkeeper in the Spanish captain Iker Casillas. Even so, Valdes reluctant to complain.
"I do not want nothing but praise of his career, is related to what I have seen from working with him from day to day and also when I have to deal with him," said Valdes.
