Spain name Hierro as coach for World Cup

<p>Spain Wednesday named federation sporting director Fernando Hierro as its World Cup coach to replace Julen Lopetegui, who was sensationally sacked after his appointment as Real Madrid manager.</p>, <p>“Hierro will assume coaching responsibilities at the World Cup in Russia,” the Spanish football federation announced.</p>, <p>The 50-year-old Hierro’s only real coaching experience came when he was in charge of second division Spanish outfit Oviedo for one season.</p>