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.
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.
