Cast your mind back to the middle of July, and England were dreaming of finally achieving glory at a World Cup for the first time since 1966.
Then came defeat against Argentina in the semi-finals, and the usual heartbreak and postmortems ensued.
Thomas Tuchel steps into the dugout as Three Lions boss for the first time since their World Cup exit this evening as his side begin the first of four Nations League fixtures.
Their opponents at Wembley at 7.45pm are World Cup winners Spain, while games two games against the Czech Republic and one against Croatia are still to come before Premier League football resumes.
The England manager has made some notable decisions about his squad, with full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold having been recalled but midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White missing out.
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Pete HallNorth-West Football Correspondent Thomas Tuchel has been in a combative mood since the World Cup (Photo: AFP)There are no questions about talent. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are strong contenders for the Ballon d’Or. Barcelona made Anthony Gordon their latest star. There are multiple £100m midfielders vying for places.
Yet, around England’s St George’s Park training base, the Tuchel naysayers are in short supply. Those above him, who conducted a full and “frank” review after the World Cup, believe the German is really trying to build something, at a time when revolution is again in full swing in Burton upon Trent.
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Adam Millington (Photo: PA)Tonight, England are back in action for the first time since suffering heartbreak at the World Cup.
It’s the World Cup winners in the first test for Thomas Tuchel’s men since their semi-final defeat by Argentina and the Three Lions boss has already made some choice squad selections.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm.
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