Spain boss Luis Enrique has admitted Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is out of his World Cup plans.

De Gea's domestic form hasn't been enough to earn him a place in Enrique's side, with the former Barcelona boss instead siding with Athletic Bilbao keeper Unai Simon as his number one. The Spain manager curiously does side with a couple of Premier League options as back-up though, with Brentford's David Raya and Brighton Robert Sanchez in his squad.

Enrique has now suggested the decision is down to De Gea's distribution, as well as his ability under the high ball. The 52-year-old also suggested his current trio of goalkeepers now sit ahead of the United stopper in the pecking order for the national team.

“I look to have three starting goalkeepers and I think that right now I have them," Enrique said. “Honestly. I wouldn't have an issue with any of the three of them starting.

“Unai has accumulated some interesting experience. A goalkeeper should start the play and generate the first superiority, they must dominate the aerial play.

“I need a goalkeeper that transmits peace and calmness to me, that doesn't mean they won't make mistakes, errors are part of football. What they generate I like a lot."