Spain boss Del Bosque receives RFEF backing

Spain have enjoyed a golden period in the last six years, with consecutive UEFA European Championship victories in 2008 and 2012 sandwiching a World Cup triumph in South Africa four years ago.

However, this time out in Brazil, the Spaniards became the first side to crash out of the tournament following two almost unrecognisable performances.

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