The striker is captain of a team looking to replicate their Euros triumphs of 2008 and 2012 and thinks that the squad has what it takes to go all the way in Germany.

Morata told the UEFA website: "We are here to win.

"The last time we were defeated in the semi-finals, the previous one in the round of 16. We have been making great improvements, and winning a EURO is difficult, but we have a great team and a fantastic group. We know we will face some difficulties, we know it won't be easy, but we are ready for it."

Spain will take on Italy in their second Group B match next week and the match will have extra significance for Morata as he is married to an Italian and previously played for Juventus in the country.

The Atletico Madrid forward said: "I just knew that we would get Italy! I told my wife that we'd draw them again and she really didn't want that. She would have preferred that we had different routes to the final, and then either Italy or Spain would win.

"I have a lot of affection for Italy. They've always treated me well over there. But the two Euros I've played in (2016 and 2020) we were knocked out by them, so we know they are very competitive, (they have) that competitive DNA. And it will take a lot to win, but they don't like playing against Spain either."