Torres starts for Spain against Irish

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Fernando Torres trains on June 12

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque elected to restore Fernando Torres to his starting line-up for Thursday’s Euro 2012 Group C clash with Ireland.

GDANSK, Poland - Spain coach Vicente del Bosque elected to restore Fernando Torres to his starting line-up for Thursday’s Euro 2012 Group C clash with Ireland.

Del Bosque did not play a recognised striker in the defending champions’ laboured opening 1-1 draw with Italy.

Torres comes in for Cesc Fabregas, who scored the goal against the Italians.

The rest of the team is unchanged.