Ander Herrera has revealed his disappointment at missing out on a place in the Spain squad - but insists Manchester United will benefit in the long run.

Herrera started each of United’s last 15 games after initially struggling to break into Louis van Gaal’s team following his £28m move from Athletic Bilbao last summer.

He scored six league goals from just seven shots on target, and his total of eight was his best return for a season since turning professional in 2008.

But he was overlooked by coach Vincente Del Bosque for Spain’s fixtures against Costa Rica and Belarus next month.

The 25-year-old has represented Spain at Under-20, Under-21 and Under-23 level, but is yet to make a senior appearance.

Herrera admitted he was disappointed not to get the call.

But he insists the extra break after a long season will help him report back to United in July fit and rested.

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He said: "It’s true that I hoped to be in there.

"Maybe in those five minutes after the squad was announced, I was a bit disappointed. From there, I thought about resting and, that will be good for me in the long term.

"I always look for the positive side of things, and I have more time now to rest on my holidays.

"It is a dream I have, because we would all like it, but I am not down about it. I am already thinking about next year’s Premier League, that we will fight to win it."

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