Spain players to use social networks at Euros

The Spanish team will be allowed to use Twitter and other social networks during the upcoming European Championships, according to midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

The former Arsenal playmaker tweeted this afternoon: "Good news! Finally we are allowed to use social networks so we will be in contact during the Euro Cup! We keep in touch!"

Vincent del Bosque's men are the favourites in Poland and Ukraine after winning their last two major tournaments at Euro 2008 and the World Cup in 2010.

They take on Italy in their tournament opener on Sunday and you can read Sports Mole's preview of their chances here.