Del Bosque plays down losses

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Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says the losses suffered by Germany and the Netherlands in their respective friendlies mean nothing.

A much-changed Germany side suffered a surprise 5-3 defeat against Switzerland, while the Netherlands lost 2-1 against Bulgaria on Saturday.

But Del Bosque, whose team are favourites to win Euro 2012, is refusing to draw conclusions from the warm-up matches.

"I do not give any importance to Germany's defeat or to that of Netherlands," he told RTVE.

"These are just friendlies. What matters starts on June 8 (when the tournament begins)."

Just one day after announcing his final 23-man squad for the Euros, Del Bosque said he was thrilled with the way his team were gelling.

"We are mentally strong but we do not feel superior than anyone," Del Bosque said.

"We are delighted with the atmosphere in the group, with all those who are part of the squad, those who made the final group and those who did not.

"We hope it will continue like this because it is key for us to succeed."

Del Bosque said an injury to Thiago forced him to leave the Barcelona midfielder out of his squad.

"Thiago had been to our liking in recent matches," he said

"But he suffered an injury which requires treatment and rest, and that is why we did not call him into the squad.

"If David Villa and Carles Puyol had not suffered injuries, we would have called up 21 of the 23 players who were at the World Cup."

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