Fernando Torres has revealed that the Spanish national team have a grand desire to bring home the World Cup trophy this summer.
When asked if Spain were the favourites for this year's World Cup, the Liverpool star agreed and could not hide his excitement.
He told AS: "We have always viewed ourselves as favourites and known our potential, but this year is different; now others believe we can do it. 'Spain' is on everybody's lips among those expected to do well and we are regarded as a powerful rival.
"We need to perform in a way that makes our country proud. We arrive at the World Cup with the experience of having won the European Championships.
"We know how to compete, we know how to win, but we also know the disappointment of being eliminated from the Confederations Cup, which allows us to keep our feet on the ground.
"This World Cup is another challenge and we are looking forward to it. This is our chance."
Last but not least, Torres is adamant that he is feeling physically well and is confident he will be ready to lead the frontline for Spain's opening match against Switzerland.
"I am very happy. Little more than five weeks have passed since my operation and the predicted time to return to the pitch and train was six weeks.
"If everything goes well, I will soon be able to train. One has to be cautious, but there is also cause for optimism.
"After an injury, one needs to take time to adopt the rhythm of the game, but I have not stopped training for a single day.
"I hope to be fresh and before beginning the World Cup, I will be 100 per cent," Torres concluded
Spain are drawn alongside Switzerland, Honduras and Chile in Group H and will kick off their campaign against the Swiss on 16 June.
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