PREVIEW-Soccer-Spain hope to see the new Torres against Italy (Reuters)

 
Spain are hoping to see glimpses of the Fernando Torres that has taken the English Premier League by storm when they meet world champions Italy in Elche on Wednesday (kickoff 2100 GMT). [link]

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