Spain goalkeeper Pepe Reina is tipping Fernando Torres to light up Euro 2012, revealing that the forward is looking sharp in training.
Torres took a long time to settle at Chelsea following his 50-million-pound switch from Liverpool in January of last year but the much-maligned forward showed signs of a return to form towards the tail end of the season.
Reina now believes that his former Reds team-mate, who scored the only goal in the Euro 2008 final win over Germany, could now prove the ace in Spain s pack in Poland and Ukraine.
It might be his tournament, the 31-year-old shot-stopper told AS. He is playing at a very high level and in training he is very switched on.
Spain begin the defence of their European title against Italy, a side whose preparations have been overshadowed by the Scommessopoli match-fixing scandal.
However, Reina remains very wary of the threat posed by the Azzurri, and their veteran playmaker Andrea Pirlo in particular.
I have always had great respect for Italy, the Liverpool man said.
They have a top-quality midfield and Andrea Pirlo is a player who is essential to Italy. Their whole game goes through him.
Spain s Group C clash with Cesare Prandelli s side in Gdansk is on Sunday.
