We are ready to make history, says Spain coach del Bosque

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque declared that his team are intent on making history after they defeated Portugal 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals.

The European champions edged out their Iberian neighbours thanks to a solitary goal from leading marksman David Villa.

"We had more possession, although it is true that also went through some poor spells in the first half. But overall we were the better team.

"We have felt comfortable, good defensively and created danger with the ball," he said before praising some of Spain's unsung heroes.

"I have to say that the anonymous players, who appear less in the press, like (Sergio) Busquets, (Joan) Capdevila and Sergio Ramos have played a great game.

"We knew we were good. We have had more than thirty days training and I think these players want to make history," the former Real Madrid coach said.

Looking ahead to the quarter-finals against Paraguay, del Bosque was adamant that now is not the time to get carried away.u00a0