Spain Goalkeeper and Nacho address the media

Having risen up to being among the top goalkeepers in the world while at Manchester United, David De Gea has admitted that those in his home country often forget about the players that ply their trade abroad.

While many in Spain would have liked to see the shot-stopper return to LaLiga via a big money move to Real Madrid, the Red Devils star insists that the culture in the Premier League values its players more.

"I think that the players who leave Spain are not paid as much attention as those who stay in Spain and people forget about us a little," noted De Gea to reporters.

"The English culture cares for and loves its players a lot."

The goalkeeper is in the squad for two Spain friendlies alongside Kepa Arrizabalaga, another Madrid-linked star who De Gea rates highly.

"[Kepa] is still very young," he added. "He has a long career ahead of him.

"His head is very settled but he must keep growing. When training with him, you realise his level and that he is a great goalkeeper.

"I'm young too, we are both here and, with Pepe [Reina], we always arrive at the national team with the greatest enthusiasm to help the side."

Also fielding questions was Nacho Fernandez, who put his versatility forward as a reason to be optimistic that he can beat the large amount of competition in La Roja's defence.

"It's one more question for the coach," the Real Madrid defender summarised. "I guess it helps that I can play in several positions.

"There is a lot of football to play between now and World Cup and I have a lot to do at my club.

"Qualification went very well, against Costa Rica we gave a great performance and now we have to continue working to continue to match that."

Spain face Russia in St. Petersburg on Tuesday night as Julen Lopetegui aims to maintain his unbeaten start as the national team coach.