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Fernando Torres salutes Liverpool role in Spain's Euro 2008 success

Jul 1 2008

By Paul Walker, Liverpool Daily Post

FERNANDO TORRES believes that playing for Liverpool has turned him into a European champion. The Spain striker scored the goal against Germany in Vienna on Sunday which decided the Euro 2008 final. The strike secured Spain’s first title in 44 years and the first major honour of Torres’s career. Liverpool have been basking in the reflected glory of their Spanish contingent, and the part Torres played in the triumph. His winner means Torres has scored 36 goals for club and country in 53 competitive matches since he moved to Anfield last summer. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT Liverpool also had Xabi Alonso, Jose Reina and Alvaro Arbeloa in the Spain squad, but it was the contribution of Torres in the final which put him in the spotlight. Torres paid tribute to Liverpool and the club’s fans for their part in his success story. He said: "I have had a wonderful first season at Anfield and the 33 goals I scored for Liverpool gave me the confidence and belief I needed for the European finals. "And I would like to thank the manager Rafa Benitez and his staff because I have improved as a player thanks to them. "But it is not just the people at the club who have helped me, it is also the supporters and the people of the city. "From the moment I first came to Liverpool I have been made to feel welcome and that is why I am able to enjoy my football so much. "It is incredible. The Liverpool fans have given me so much support and I know that they have even been supporting Spain and this is something I will never forget and I thank everyone for that. "Now I am looking forward to competing for trophies with Liverpool because I know that means so much to the club and the fans." Full story at Liverpool Daily Post website - click here

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