Thomas Tuchel's shouldered the blame for England's World Cup exit and the knives will be out for the German again if they are outclassed by Spain tonight in their Nations League opener.
Taking on the world and European champions is hardly the kind of game you want when you're trying to get an unhappy fanbase back onside.
But if the Three Lions can find a way to beat the Spanish it would give Tuchel's players a big shot of belief as they start their preparations for Euro 2028.
England vs Spain top betting tips
Spain were worthy winners at the World Cup in the summer but Luis de la Fuente's biggest problem is keeping his squad motivated now they've won both major tournaments.
There might be a drop-off after putting so much into their campaign in the Americas so I'm wary of backing Spain tonight at 13/10.
De la Fuente does have arguably the world's greatest player at his disposal though and Lamine Yamal could get plenty of joy tonight, with England still looking weak in the full-back areas.
The Barcelona star is evens to score or assist at Bet365, which could be worth a punt if he's in the mood.
Jude Bellingham was England's main man at the World Cup and the playmaker is 4/6 for a shot on target tonight. Doubling that up with the same bet for Spain striker Mikel Oyarzabal pays a decent 7/5.
Slovenia vs Scotland
A new era gets underway for Scotland today as Sebastien Pocognoli gets his reign underway with a Nations League clash in Slovenia.
The Belgian was a left-field choice from the SFA, who got their fingers burned the last time they appointed a foreign coach.
Berti Vogts drew 2-2 with the Faroes Islands in his first game and was lucky to escape with a draw after trailing 2-0 at half-time.
Pocognoli should fare better than that but it may take time for the Scots to adapt to his more adventurous style of play after the pragmatism of predecessor Steve Clarke.
So Slovenia could be worth a punt tonight at 29/20 with Bet365 with home advantage, even though they're missing star man Benjamin Sesko.
Swansea's Zan Vipotnik is likely to replace Sesko in attack and he's a tempting 11/8 to score or assist. The striker is also 5/2 for over 1.5 efforts on target.
Czech Republic vs Croatia
The Czech Republic and Croatia both had disappointing World Cup campaigns and they kick off new eras under new management when they collide in Prague tonight.
Zlatko Dalic's nine-year reign with the Croats ended after they lost to Portugal in the last 32 while the Czechs failed to progress beyond the group stage.
That ended veteran Miroslav Koubek's short spell in charge and the Czech Republic have turned to Spaniard Santi Denia in a bid to revive their fortunes.
Slaven Bilic is back at the Croatian helm 14 years after he last took charge of the national team so it could take both teams a while to warm up tonight.
That makes the half-time draw a decent option tonight at 13/10 while backing most goals to come after the break pays 21/20 at Bet365.
Super singles
- Zan Vipotnik to score or assist 11/8 Bet365
- Half-time draw in Czech Republic vs Croatia 13/10 Bet365
Bet builder
- Jude Bellingham and Mikel Oyarzabal over 0.5 shots on target 7/5 Bet365
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