Fernando Torres says he has been blown away by Barclays Premier League fans in South Africa.
The Liverpool hotshot is on international duty with Spain who take on the USA in Wednesday's Confederations Cup semi-final.
Victory could see the Spaniards up against Brazil in the final and the 25-year-old, who with three goals is the tournament's joint top scorer alongside strike partner David Villa, admits he has been taken aback by the number of Liverpool shirts at the matches.
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"Since arriving, I have seen a lot of people with Liverpool banners and wearing Liverpool shirts with my name on the back," said Torres.
"To tell the truth, it came as a surprise because I didn't expect this so far from Spain and England.
"I have not grown tired of signing autographs as it's a delight to have so many fans so far from my own country. It's surprising to see how people with just the minimum resources available have more drive and enthusiasm than anyone. The children, for example, come up to you wearing a smile from ear to ear."
Torres, along with Spanish team-mates Xabi Alonso, Albert Riera, Alvaro Arbeloa and Pepe Reina will be given some time off on their return from South Africa before meeting up with the rest of the Reds squad for their tour of Asia.
"After our holidays are over we have to join up with the team for Liverpool's Asian tour," said Torres.
"We can't wait for the tournament to end so that we can go on holiday, with the Cup, so as to get some rest. We will return for the new season with plenty of energy as it is going to be an exciting season for Liverpool and also for Spain, as there is a World Cup at the end."
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