Del Bosque coy on future as Villa’s parting shot turns sour

Spain manager Vicente del Bosque will make a decision on his future in the next week but revealed when he substituted goalscorer David Villa in the 3-0 win over Australia, he was unaware it was his last international.

Villa, who is leaving Europe to play Major League Soccer with New York City — via a loan spell at sister club Melbourne City — was visibly upset when he was replaced by Juan Mata 10 minutes after half-time.

The 32-year-old had announced before the tournament he was quitting international football, but that came as news to Del Bosque, who must now consider his own future after a disastrous World Cup saw his side eliminated after just two matches.