Ramos: De Gea controversy has not damaged Spain's spirit

Sergio Ramos has assured Spain supporters that the squad is fully united as they prepare to defend their European Championship crown.

Spain, champions in 2008 and 2012, have been rocked by allegations of a sex scandal involving goalkeeper David de Gea - claims the Manchester United man has strenuously denied - while there remains doubts as to the sincerity of the relationship between players from arch-rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona.

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