Villa shows pain of leaving Spain career behind him

Record-breaking Spain striker David Villa stopped short of admitting his international career is now definitely over but conceded it would be difficult for him to play for his country again as he looks ahead to a new challenge in America.

Villa was left visibly upset after being substituted in the second half of Spain’s 3-0 victory over Australia on Monday night, a match which brought the curtain down on La Roja’s disappointing World Cup defence with the holders having already been knocked out.