Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has praised Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes for his patience.

Valdes has been forced to wait for his chance at international level, despite his performances for Barca.

"Victor has been receiving a lot of pressure to not accept the situation," Del Bosque told diariodelaroja.es.

"But he is an excellent person, a great lad, with impeccable behaviour."

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