Spain coach Fernando Hierro insists Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has his full backing.

Hierro insists he will stick with De Gea for Spain's last-16 tie against hosts Russia tomorrow.

He said: “De Gea will play. A change in goal hasn't crossed my mind."

Thiago Alcantara also said: “The goalkeeping position is perhaps the hardest of all – the risk levels are very high.

“If you have seen David over the past few seasons, you'll know he is a brilliant keeper.

"We have complete faith not just in David but in our other two goalkeepers as well."