The Spanish Football Federadion (RFEF) has confirmed that Vicente del Bosque is stepping down as coach of the national team.

"Vicente del Bosque will not continue at the front of the national team," A RFEF statement read.

"The RFEF president, Angel Maria Villar, and national team selector, Vicente del Bosque, had a meeting today, July 4, in Madrid where the coach has told the RFEF president of his idea not to continue at the front of the national team."

And the statement added that the former Real Madrid boss has accepted an offer to continue working with the RFEF in a yet-to-be confirmed role.