Spain Euro 2012 odds

Spain have cemented their place as the best side in the world after winning back-to-back major tournaments in Euro 2008 and Wworld Cup 2010. They boast an array of hugely talented stars who have been playing at the top level for many years. Spain head into the tournament on the back of a flawless qualification campaign and they will be aiming to become the first team to retain the trophy.

At times Spain were known as underachievers, ever reliable for qualifying and even progressing in to the knock-out stages of competitions before eventually choking when it really mattered. However, after winning Euro 2008 they went one step better and won the 2010 World Cup and as a result they are now ranked number 1 in the FIFA World Rankings.

Spain have been placed in Euro 2012 Group C with Italy, Republic of Ireland and Croatia. It looks like it is going to be a tough group but they will be confident of finishing in top spot. They kick-off against Italy on 10th June 2012 in the opening group game.

Spain will enter Euro2012 full of hope once again and are fully expected to win the competition, with Paddy Power giving them odds of 5/2 in the Euro 2012 Betting.

Key player

Where to start? It really is a case of take your pick from a catalogue of world class players who are capable of influencing any game that Spain play. From the lethal strike partnership of Fernando Torres and Spain's record-breaking goalscorer David Villa to the midfield maestros Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta. Spain also have a solid goalkeeper in Iker Casillas and a strong defensive backbone in Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique.

Spain European Championships Previous Form

Spain have won the European Championships twice; most recently in 2008 and also back in 1964 when they hosted the tournament.

Spain Squad

Goalkeepers
Iker Casillas (Captain)
Víctor Valdes
Pepe Reina

Defenders
Raul Albiol
Gerard Pique
Carles Puyol
Nacho Monreal
Sergio Ramos
Alvaro Arbeloa
Jordi Alba

Midfielders
Andres Iniesta
Xavi Hernandez
Cesc Fabregas
Juan Mata
Xabi Alonso
Sergio Busquets
Santi Cazorla
David Silva
Jesus Navas

Forwards
David Villa
Fernando Torres
Fernando Llorente

Spain Group I Qualification Results

• Leichtenstein 0-4 Spain
• Spain 3-1 Lithuania
• Scotland 2-3 Spain
• Spain 2-1 Czech Republic
• Lithuania 1-3 Spain
• Spain 6-0 Leichtenstein
• Czech Republic 0-2 Spain
• Spain 3-1 Scotland