Behold the new Nations League! Come on, it actually sounds like it might be fun. And anything’s better than an interminable stream of friendlies, right? The new structure means that every position in the group means something different, which means that there will be something on the line in every match. And that’s got to be good. Tomas Hill Lopez Marcheno drops in to let us know if Spain are still likely to steamroller everyone.

Plus, Steve Bruce is back! But is he ready for League One? And while we’re on the subject of old football managers, you’ll be needing one of those this Autumn because the new Football Manager has been delayed.

Got something to say? Oh, please say it, it’s international week and we need the content. Post it on the app or send me an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or, you know, write a review on Apple.

Need something to read? There’s a tremendous interview with Brighton owner Tony Bloom on The Athletic, really fine work from Andy Naylor and, well, with that Football Manager news, you may as well start a new save for the next three months, and this will give you food for thought.

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero

Producer: Ben Green

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The Nations League...all funked up!