Manchester United and Spain goalkeeper David De Gea made a promise for the 2014 Brazil World Cup: "We will go out to win the World Cup".

The Spain shot-stopper highlighted the importance of Iker Casillas in the squad in an interview published in 'Minute 116' magazine: "Iker has loads of experience. He is the captain and is everything to the team. He is the best and plays well for his country. He has something special that no one else has".

De Gea is delighted to be included in the squad: "Going to the World Cup is something you dream about when you are young. I've been in the youth categories since I was very young, so it's obviously a dream for me to go to the World Cup with such great players".

De Gea is proud of the opportunity given to him at Manchester United: "When United wanted to sign me, it was an opportunity I had to grasp. Atlético de Madrid was my club and it was very tough. But I wanted a change and to keep evolving as a player".

In relation to the transformation at Atlético de Madrid under 'El Cholo' Simeone, the goalie said: "There have been some good managers at Atleti, but Simeone has changed the mentality of the players. They give it their all on the pitch and they all want to play for him. I think he's an example for everyone".