Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso judge he and his colleagues are very heavy duty in Euro 2012, given the very high expectations imposed on their shoulders.
However, even so, the player Real Madrid confirms its target of La Furia Roja remain the national team title in four annual tournaments.
"Expectations are not only high, but it jumped. Benchmark almost was not able to be measured," said El Mundo Deportivo to Xabi.
"Expectations can aggravate your step, but let's hope that does not happen."
"Winning the championship would be a lot more than before. However, our target, of course, successfully defended the title."
As you know, Spain will face Italy started the group C on June 10, before playing the Republic of Ireland four days later, and Croatia on June 18.