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\n\tSpain and Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente believes it is vital that his nation set a winning precedent in Euro 2012 by beating Italy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\tThe holders will kickoff their defence of the title in Group C on June 10 against Cesare Prandelli\u2019s team before facing the Republic of Ireland and Croatia.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tSpeaking to AS, the 26-year-old voiced his belief that getting off to a winning start will be key for Vicente del Bosque\u2019s side.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cIt\u2019s a complicated group because the first game will set the tone for the rest. It\u2019s not easy. It depends on how we do against Italy – that will leave a mark for the rest of the matches,\u201d the 26-year-old said.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tLlorente has made 19 appearances in his nation\u2019s shirt, and despite the dominance of David Villa in the striker\u2019s role, the 26-year-old is hopeful that he can make the cut for next summer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cHopefully I can be in the final squad, I will fight to the death for it, but I am under no illusion. We have great potential up front.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tGroup C\u2019s matches will take place at Gdansk\u2019s PGE Arena and Poznan\u2019s Municipal Stadium in Poland.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tThe Athletic Bilbao striker wants to set a precedent in his nation\u2019s opening match against Cesare Prandelli\u2019s men, and vows to fight for his place in Vicente del Bosque\u2019s squad.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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