Spain coach Luis Enrique has defended the form of David de Gea.

There's calls for the Manchester United goalkeeper to be dropped after conceding three goals in their 3-2 defeat to Croatia.

"You need to accept [criticism], but when it is directed at an individual player it is strange," he said of the discussion about De Gea's performances for the national team at a press conference on Saturday evening.

"Criticism should be for all and for the coach.

"When it's focussed on one person then that's unfair. Goals aren't scored against a goalkeeper just because of him, the other positions play and matter too.

"A goalkeeper can't make a mistake if the ball doesn't reach him. I won't talk about my preferences, as my actions speak louder than my words.

"I won't put a player on trial. I evaluate things in a general sense.

"At no point will I hold a public inquest for any of my players.

"Spain play differently from Manchester United and maybe we can work on this, from the psychological aspect.

"This could be a good starting point.

"You need to understand me and, if not, then I don't mind anyway.

"I defend all of my players."