By PAUL LOGOTHETIS
AP Sports Writer
Associated Press Sports
updated 10:04 a.m. ET Nov. 16, 2011
MADRID (AP) -While Spain's record in qualifying for the 2012 European Championship was perfect, the world champions are refusing to panic despite being unable to emulate that form in friendlies.
Spain salvaged a last-minute 2-2 draw at 62nd-ranked Costa Rica on Tuesday, three days after losing 1-0 to England at Wembley in another friendly.
Whether it's a lack of motivation or draining travel plans, the European champions have won only four of 10 friendlies - losing four times - since its World Cup triumph in July 2010.
Coach Vincent del Bosque says he's not worried but predecessor Luis Aragones argues "all results are important."
Newspaper Marca's front page Wednesday read: "Vincent, We Have a Problem," while El Periodico called it "Another Slip-up."
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