5 things we learned from the last international break

#1 Die Mannschaft and La Furia Roja - We miss the 'old' you

Spain couldn't even win a game convincingly against a young English side in their backyard

The Spanish and German dominance in international football started when Spain won the Euros back in 2008 and 2012, as well as the World Cup in 2014, and they then passed the baton to Germany who won the World Cup convincingly in 2014.

After shocking eliminations in their World Cup title defenses, both European giants have been lacklustre ever since. Spain couldn't even win a game convincingly against a young English side in their backyard, while Germany gave up on leads taken against sides like France who will definitely punish if given the opportunity.

Back in 2010, there was no answer any team or coach had for Spain's Tiki Taka style of play, and in 2014, with a somewhat similar but more offensive style, Germany blew the opposition away like they never even tried. But both nations have found it difficult to maintain consistency after peaking, and right now, especially Germany, look in shambles if their prospects are to be considered.

From a neutral perspective of international football, all I can say is, Spain and Germany, we miss the 'old' you. Lets hope Joachim Low and newly appointed head coach Luis Enrique find their form soon.