Spain could be set to pack a punch at this summer's finals, and end a 44-year wait for international glory.
Luis Aragones' men finished top of Group F, despite a rocky beginning to their qualifying campaign, conceding just eight goals and averaging fractionally under two goals scored.
With a promising blend of youth and experience - and their players boasting enviable technique - Spain have the potential to triumph over Group D rivals Greece, Russia and Sweden.
Anything but progression to the knock-out stages would be seen as failure for the Spaniards, who exited in the first round at Euro 2004.
Manager - Luis Aragones
Luis Aragones will be keen to leave a lasting mark on the Spanish national team as he readies himself for his last finals in charge before Vicente Del Bosque take his place at the helm.
Aragones landed the role after Spain's failings at Euro 2004, and has since guided the country to the 2006 World Cup, where his side departed at the last 16 stage to France.
He came in for heavy criticism during the early stages of qualifying for Euro 2008 after back-to-back losses, but rode the storm to steer Spain to top spot.
The no-nonsense coach has managed numerous teams at club level with his most notable achievements coming at Atletico Madrid where he secured the Copa del Rey in 1992 and captured a memorable league and cup Double in 1996.
As a player, Aragones was a deadly striker, and spent a decade with Atletico, where he earned the nickname 'Zapatones' (big boots) after a number of stunning strikes.
Star man - Fernando Torres
Little else can be added to what has already been said about Fernando Torres' ability and potential.
He burst onto the Premier League scene in devastating fashion this season, and would surprise no one by continuing his free-scoring approach at this summer's finals.
After six years at Atletico Madrid he arrived on English soil to strike a frightening tally of goals, all of which demonstrated his brilliant variety of finishing
'El Nino' has also shown himself to be a potent finisher on the international stage as he looks to close the gap on legend Raul's record of 44 goals.
Torres' fine 2007/08 will have pushed him ahead of fellow forward David Villa in the pecking order, and is set to lead the line for Spain at Austria and Switzerland.
British interest
Five of Spain's squad currently ply their trade for British clubs - four of whom play for Rafa Benitez's Liverpool.
Reds goalkeeper Jose Reina is likely to play back-up to Iker Casillas but has the ability to step in if need be, after three sturdy seasons at Anfield.
Alvaro Arbeloa has proved more than capable of filling in anywhere across the back-line for Liverpool, and his versatility could well come in handy for coach Luis Aragones.
Xabi Alonso - linked with a summer move away from Merseyside - has demonstrated craft and composure since joining Liverpool from Real Sociedad in 2004.
Fernando Torres' outrageous debut season - netting 34 goals - at Anfield speaks for itself and just about justifies the £26.5million the club paid Atletico Madrid for his services.
Lastly, and by no means least, Cesc Fabregas has continued to grow at Arsenal, maturing at a staggering rate since his move from Barcelona five years ago.
Why they'll win
If coach Luis Aragones can get the best out of the extremely deft individuals he has at his disposal then there is no doubting that Spain could claim success at Euro 2008. The experienced Aragones has winners running through his side and, with The Wise Man of Hortaleza due to step down once the tournament concludes, it seems fate that he should lead his country to glory in June.
Why they won't
Spain have often been branded as 'underachievers' after innumerable tips for glory and so often falling short. They are without a major title since 1964. Furthermore, the Spaniards face the tough task of advancing past Russia, Sweden and holders Greece in Group D and, should they progress, will face one of the sides from the 'group of death' in the first knock-out stage.
