Raul makes 100th appearance for Spain

August 16, 2006 10:22 IST

Spain captain Raul made his 100th appearance for the national team when he led his side to a disappointing 0-0 draw in a friendly international against Iceland in Reykjavik on Tuesday.

"I was delighted to reach such a landmark figure," the Real Madrid striker said after the match. "It was just a shame the game didn't go as well as we had hoped."

Only goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta, who made 126 appearances between 1986 and 1998, has played more games for Spain than the 29-year-old.

Raul, who made his international debut against the Czech Republic in October 1996, is also Spain's all-time record scorer with 44 goals.

He has played in three World Cups and two European championships.

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