Source: Team_Talk
Torres delighted to be back
Fernando Torres is raring to go at the World Cup after scoring on his return from injury for Spain.[LNB] The Liverpool striker missed the end of the league season after undergoing knee surgery and came off the bench against Poland to play his first game since 8 April.[LNB]The 26-year-old was delighted to be back in action after replacing David Villa in the 66th minute, scoring the fifth goal in a 6-0 friendly win in Murcia.[LNB]"I am very happy because now it is nearly two months after the surgery and I haven't noticed any problems," he said.[LNB]"This was a very important day to me because to play in the World Cup is most important.[LNB]"The minutes I played were useful to gain rhythm and to confirm that my knee is good.[LNB]"It was perfect, and to get a goal as well, I'm very happy."[LNB]The goal was Torres' 25th in 74 appearances for Spain, who are hoping to follow up their Euro 2008 success.[LNB]Victory over Poland in their final warm-up match means Spain head into the World Cup on the back of 12 straight wins.[LNB]But Torres warned fans they have plenty of work to do in South Africa to be crowned world champions too.[LNB]"We have recuperated and our timing is there on the field," he added.[LNB]"But the World Cup is very long and it will not be easy."
