Spain Appoint Hierro As Spain Coach

The former Bolton Wanderers defender ventures in from his role as sporting director of the national team to manage with his nation at the World Cup

Fernando Hierro will oversee Spain at the 2018 World Cup after Julen Lopetegui was sacked on Wednesday.

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The former Bolton Wanderers defender was formerly the sporting director of the national team, and will now venture into the break following Lopetegui's astounding dismissal .

Lopetegui was appointed Real Madrid coach on Tuesday, with a declaration from the club guaranteeing that he would play the part following the finish of the World Cup, with Spain set to play Portugal in their opening game on Friday.