Torres dismisses rumours

It had been suggested that the Liverpool striker had fallen out with his national coach after being subsituted during Spain's 4-1 win over Russia on Monday. However, the rumour has been dismissed as nonsense.

"There is no problem. I have spoken to the coach and know it was just another change. I have no problems with him," said Torres.

"It seems a shame that so much importance is placed on this when Spain won 4-1.

"The rules of the dressing room, that Luis taught me when I was 16 are those that have worked for me now and what is said in the dressing room stays there.

"I would never make a rude gesture to a coach and the squad are completely behind him."