Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has dismissed talk of succeeding Spain coach Vicente del Bosque.

He has been tipped as a potential replacement for current national boss Vicente del Bosque when he stands down after Euro 2016.

Asked about the forthcoming vacancy, Benitez, who has a break clause in his contract at St James' Park should the worst happen, said: "I am the Newcastle manager and I want to be the Newcastle manager next year. I am really pleased here.

"Always it is positive when people talk about you. Obviously with Spain, it is one of the (top) teams in the world now, but I am just concentrating and I would like to stay here for a while."

Benitez acknowledged that the link with Spain was flattering, but added: "Del Bosque is my friend - I was his assistant when he was with the first team at Real Madrid, he knows how I work.

"But still, I think I will be here for a while. I have confidence we will stay in the Premier League, so I don't think about the other options."