The European Championship is back. It's crept up on us somewhat by surprise after Spain's wonderful start in the inaugural UEFA Nations League tournament

The World Cup continues without Spain but still full of emotion...

"Rather today than in Russia," said David de Gea after gifting Switzerland a goal in a World Cup warm-up this month. Well, now it has happened in Russia.

If Carvajal is finally ruled out, the most likely replacement is Rodri, a central midfielder, not a defender.

Something I liked even less than seeing no goal-scoring solution was that Sergio Ramos and Isco were allowed to miss the entire trip,

Plenty of good play, but short on that crucial finishing touch. That's how you could summarise Spain's display in their 1-1 draw against Switzerland...

For Julen Lopetegui's Spain, preparations for this month's World Cup finals begin in Vila-real tonight against Switzerland, a tougher test than it might appear.

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