Del Bosque said: "I have to commend Roberto Soldado because he did what a striker should do: finish.
"He finished well to complete fine build-up play from Jordi Alba, Santi Cazorla and Alvaro Arbeloa, among others.''
He added, perhaps with Torres in mind: "But we should not forget the contribution others have made before him and will continue to give the national team.
"Soldado did well but there are still two and a half months of competition in which we will assess and analyse all options.
"What is certain is that those who go to the Euros will be the most deserving.''