England go again. After World Cup heartbreak this summer, they kick off their Nations League campaign against Spain on Saturday at Wembley. The arrival of the world champions in the capital is a painful reminder of what England were close to achieving in North America and re-exposes the scar, as Thomas Tuchel put it, of the mistakes made late in the semi-final loss to Argentina.

Tuchel has highlighted the positives of England's campaign, insisting the experience and bonds built leave the group well placed to kick on in the Nations League and at Euro 2028. Yet while he retains the firm backing of the FA, which extended his contract through the European championships, Sky Sports News football correspondent Rob Dorsett says the clash with Spain could be key in determining the path ahead.

Speaking to Peter Smith on Sky Sports' Essential Football podcast at St George's Park, Dorsett called it a pivotal moment for Tuchel. A win over the world champions would renew his mandate; defeat could intensify scrutiny. Pressure also remains on England to perform encouragingly at Wembley. Tuchel's claims about possession, backed by England and Barcelona winger Anthony Gordon, and his call to embrace chaos add further weight to the test.