Intro:

Spanish goalkeeper Victor Valdes came out in support of manager Vicente del Bosque on Wednesday (20th June), and said that he didn't "understand or share" the criticism that has been directed toward the Spanish boss.

Script:

SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Victor Valdes, Spain goalkeeper

(How has Vicente del Bosque dealt with criticism towards him after Spain's 1-0 win over Croatia?)

"The criticisms of the coach I don't understand, nor share. The truth is that in football, sometimes you can do better or worse things, opponents know us a little more and the results are there. The main objective is still the same, try to beat France in the quarter-finals. Apart from playing good or bad, otherwise you may cause problems and I think the coach has been successful in everything he has done since he came into the managers job. We have put in more for the sake of the manager."

SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Victor Valdes, Spain goalkeeper

(You've faced Karim Benzema several times, how good is he?)

"He is one of the most dangerous players in the world that's why he plays where he does, and does what he does, the way he plays and how he does it. The speed and style he has means he can affect the opposition. He marks and passes the ball very well. Along with Nasri and Ribery, they will be very dangerous and we must be attentive."