CASILLAS SAYS NERVES HAVE HIT SPAIN

11.07.2010 [13:52]
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Baku, July 11 (AZERTAC). Spain skipper Iker Casillas has admitted the team has been suffering from nerves at the World Cup.

The European champions face the Netherlands in Sunday`s final, despite not always being at their brilliant best in South Africa.

"We`ve felt a bit anxious all the way through the tournament, even the early matches," said the Real Madrid keeper.

"This is a very important match - the most important of our careers - and we do feel nervous."

Spain went into the tournament as favourites to win their first ever World Cup, but lost to Switzerland in their opening group game, before recovering to qualify for the knockout stages as Group H winners.

However, they have still to find their top form and each of their wins against Portugal, Paraguay and Germany have come by a single goal.

Spain and Barcelona playmaker Xavi also revealed that the side are aware that things have not quite clicked from an attacking point of view.

Liverpool forward Fernando Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain at Euro 2008, has endured a difficult World Cup and was dropped for the semi-final win over Germany in favour of Pedro.

CASILLAS SAYS NERVES HAVE HIT SPAIN

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