Spain international Aritz Aduriz said his country should remain the favourite to take out Euro 2016 in France later this year.
Defending European champions Spain will be hungry to bounce back from a poor defence of their World Cup crown in Brazil in 2014 where they exited the tournament at the group stage.
"Today, the best team is the one with the most options. Spain is favourite because they are the reigning champion and because they have shown that they are able to compete with the best," he told Sportium News.
"Spain has been the dominant force in recent years. They have earned that credit."
Despite his age, his goalscoring exploits earned him selection in Vincent Del Bosque's squad last month, where he managed to score his first goal in the draw against Italy.
"I try to do my best work. I'd love to go [to Euro 2016], but the decision is not in my hands, he added.
"I'm under no illusions. There is still a long time until June.
"Before then, I have some nice challenges with Athletic."
