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Del Bosque to resign from Spain job

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Vicente del Bosque has confirmed he will not continue as Spain coach following their last-16 exit from Euro 2016.

The reigning European champions were beaten by Italy on Monday to end their chances of winning a third consecutive continental title.

Del Bosque also guided La Roja to victory at the 2010 World Cup having taken over following Luis Aragones' winning Euro 2008 campaign.

"Without a doubt, I have no intention to remain as coach, but you have to be discreet," Del Bosque told radio station RNE.

"No matter what the result of the Euros, I had no doubt about what my future would be.