We are on a good path: Casillas

(GSM) – Spain deservedly clinched their first win over their northern neighbours on French soil since 1968 thanks to first-half goals from David Villa and Sergio Ramos.

Spain’s only defeat since 2006 came against the United States at last summer’s Confederations Cup, and captain Iker Casillas believes that result could actually have been a positive for the team.

Casillas said after his team’s successive win against France: “It’s important because we are on a good path. We’ve beaten former world champions and this inspires a positive feeling and confidence that is not just from now, but that we’ve strengthened over the last four years.”

He continued, “Now we need to have the same humility as we’ve shown until now. We are playing with self-confidence. You also have to say that what happened at the Confederations Cup was good for us because it made us see it is good to keep our feet on the ground, which isn’t going to be easy.”

Casillas also won his 102nd cap for Spain tonight, moving him level with Raul in second place on the all-time list.

Only former goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta, with 126 appearances, is now in front of the 28-year-old and his Real Madrid club-mate.

“I never thought I would get to this figure and I must thank my team-mates and everyone who has helped, although I have to take some of the credit because it’s not easy to reach this figure,” Casillas told Spanish television.