Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is keen to prove his worth after he was selected in Vicente Del Bosque's Spain squad for Euro 2012.

The striker, who cost the Blues £50m from Liverpool in January 2011, has endured a mixed season at Stamford Bridge which has effected his international involvement.

Many thought that the 28-year-old would miss out on the tournament after he was omitted from the squad to face Venezuela in a friendly in February, but injury to David Villa has paved the way for Torres to repay his managers faith.

"I was left out of the squad and that was tough," Torres said.

"I started to understand that things were serious, that I wasn't getting much playing time with my club and that if things carried on that way, I wouldn't be going to Euro 2012.

"Vincente has put his faith in me and now I need to show him I am ready to play whenever he thinks it necessary. I hope to be able to give the team the best of me."

Torres was part of the Spain team that won Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup.