We’re our own worst enemy, admits Spanish star Torres

SPAIN forward Fernando Torres has claimed that the biggest threat to the European champions’ hopes of taking the world title is Spain themselves.

The team goes into the World Cup as second-favourites behind Brazil but having only lost one game in their last three years, Torres fears that complacency could cost them dear.

The Liverpool striker suggested that was the reason behind the team’s elimination at the 2006 World Cup when, against France in the second round, they did not take their opponents seriously because the French had played poorly in the group stages. But after losing 3-1, the team developed a siege mentality and went on to sweep all before them at Euro 2008.