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Stunned David de Gea was congratulated on his retirement from Spain duty despite having no intention to quit after his World Cup snub... with their FA chief texting he was 'glad' for the United star

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea was left bemused by a congratulatory message from the Spanish FA on his retirement from international duty - despite being yet to hang up his gloves.

The 32-year-old was left out of La Roja boss Luis Enrique's final 26-man World Cup squad, taking Unai Simon, Robert Sanchez and David Raya instead of the former Spanish No 1.

A veteran of 45 appearances for his country over six years, De Gea reportedly received the message of congratulations from Luis Rubiales, the head of the Spanish FA, over a text message.