Spain name Wolves target Julen Lopetegui as new manager to replace Vicente Del Bosque

SPAIN have named Julen Lopetegui as their new manager.

The former Porto boss replaces Vicente Del Bosque, who quit after his side’s failure at Euro 2016.

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Spain, who were two-time defending champions, lost to Italy in the first knockout round in France this summer.

The ex-Real Madrid coach won the European Championships in 2012 and beat Holland in the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa.

Lopetegui, 49, has been a free agent since he was sacked by the Portuguese giants in January.

He was axed after going just three games without victory, including a loss to title rivals Sporting Lisbon.

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The former goalkeeper once managed Spain at all youth levels between 2010 and 2014 and was linked with a move to the Championship to replace Kenny Jacket at Wolves earlier this month.

Lopetegui will bid to guide Spain through a tough 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, in a group that also includes the Italians.

His first official game is set to be a home clash with Liechtenstein in the Group G opener on September 5.