Spain’s under-pressure goalkeeper David de Gea has the backing of coach Fernando Hierro, who said he will stick by him for his side’s next game against Iran on Wednesday despite his performance in the 3-3 draw with Portugal.

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse said his Lions of Teranga did not perform to expectations in their 2-2 draw in a World Cup Group H match here yesterday against Japan that ebbed and flowed with the plucky Asians twice coming from behind.