It was amusing to hear the mostly English pundits and commentators on both TV and radio refer to the Spanish national football team as "perennial underachievers".

A remark born out of their lack of success in international football tournaments since 1964.

Given the Spaniard's great victory on Sunday and the criteria associated with this title, is it safe to assume that the same pundits and commentators will now be happy to pass this mantle on to the English national football team during the next World Cup and beyond?

Gordon Higgins, by email

TV deal must spell end to bad commentary
Now that a new sponsorship deal has been agreed between the SPL and Setanta, I hope that the excruciatingly awful commentator Scott Booth, has been dropped.

Being fed up listening to his unpleasant, tinny speaking voice and curious delivery going on incessantly (it seems) throughout every match, generally stating the obvious, I have taken to watching with the sound turned off.

I have asked Setanta for a discount on my subscription if he is to continue broadcasting but have had no reply.

W Brown, Glasgow

Murray magic, but needs to tone down
Wimbledon really came alive last night with Andy Murray's dramatic win over Frenchman Richard Gasquet on Centre Court.

The Dunblane player has had his fair share of critics throughout his burgeoning career - at times rightly so - but he proved with that thrilling comeback that he is a supremely talented individual.

Obviously his much-talked-about fitness regime is paying dividends as he really came into his own as the match progressed.

Just one sticking point. Murray was understandably very emotional during the game, but if he is to become a truly great player he must learn some respect for his opponent. At times I felt he was over the top when reacting to winning points - that will win him no friends on the tennis tour.

Steven Hughes, East Kilbride