Spanish defender Sergio Ramos thinks that Italy, Brazil, Holland and Portugal all have a chance of winning the World Cup this year but we think this is just the Spanish way of trying to ease the pressure on the World Cup favourites.

"Well, I think in these kinds of events you always have a surprise," the Real Madrid defender said.

"Obviously the favourites are Italy, Brazil, Portugal, Holland ... in this year's tournament we will see so many good players which make the World Cup so interesting and exciting. So, we pass the status of being the favourite to the other teams.

"We do not like to be seen as favourites but of course we have a strong team and if we do the things well as we did in the European Cup, step by step and respecting every team, we will play an important role. I would be happy reaching the 11th of July, the day of the final."

Ramos is just trying to deflect the pressure away from his team-mates, but we all know Spain are looking the best and have done for two or three years. If you were going to have a bet on the World Cup - we say put it on Spain, we think they will do it too.