Spain coach Luis Aragones has dug himself deeper into a hole over his remark about Thierry Henry by now referring to Jose Antonio Reyes as “a gypsy”.

Spain coach Luis Aragones is confident he is not going to be punished for alleged racism even though the Spanish FA (RFEF) opened a disciplinary case against him last week.

The Spanish Anti-Violence Commission will tomorrow meet to discuss the racist behaviour witnessed in last week’s friendly international between Spain and England.

The Football Association was making representations to its Spanish counterpart before tonight’s England friendly to ensure that there is no repeat of the racist abuse aimed at U21 players.

Fallen Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have denied all knowledge of contact with former Aston Villa boss John Gregory.