Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has rejected criticism of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez.

Martinez has upset many with his antics after starring for Argentina in their World Cup final triumph against France.

The keeper drew French government criticism for his taunting of France players during the World Cup celebrations.

"Those are just poses he takes," Scaloni said on El Partidazo de COPE.

“He is a great boy, he is actually still a kid. He is an incredible guy, his personality has given the group so much. "