How have things changed since Vicente del Bosque took charge of La Roja?
Maybe he’s altered the way we work. Every coach has their own notebook, strategy and training tactics. But the core of the squad is the same and the environment hasn’t changed, that’s why it’s been a smooth transition. Spain have been playing very well for a few years now, winning tough games and going unbeaten, and not just since the EURO. All of these factors have helped make the change of coach much less noticeable than if things were going badly. You are currently joint-top scorer in European Zone qualifying for South Africa 2010, alongside Belgium’s Wesley Sonck and Wayne Rooney of England. Have you set yourself a target? No, I’ll just try to score as many goals as possible in order to mathematically seal qualification for the World Cup as soon as possible. That’s our aim at the end of the day. The finals are where you really get recognition. It’s great to have the chance to play qualifying games but it’s just a stepping stone. It’s not about scoring loads of goals, it’s about the
