Spain assistant backs De Gea to bounce back from Portugal mistakes

It was a game to forget for De Gea, as he spilled the ball to gift Cristiano Ronaldo one of his three goals on the night. It was a poor error that arguably cost his team two points, and he has come under fire from the media ever since.

However, speaking to 'Four Four Two', Spain's assistant coach Marchena has come to De Gea's defence. "As the master Luis Aragones said, 'De Gea has a broad back'," citing the words of Spain's former national coach.

"These accidents can happen, but he has all the confidence of the group and the coach."

"David is well and prepared for what is coming."