CONCACAF big guns Mexico, the United States and Costa Rica all got off to winning starts on Friday in their qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup.
England's passing and decision making must improve if they are to mount a serious challenge at Euro 2016, manager Roy Hodgson said after defeat to Spain.
Spain fullback Mario Gaspar scored with a stunning volley and midfielder Santi Cazorla added a late goal as they handed England a chastening 2-0 defeat.
Former Spain international Raul could be just 90 minutes from lifting one last trophy, with a win in the North American Soccer League's championship game.
Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis scored the only goal as his side won a friendly for the first time in 7 years, beating Latvia 1-0 at Windsor Park.
The Czech Republic eased to a 4-1 win over Serbia in a Euro 2016 tune-up courtesy of three second half goals in a game they controlled from start to finish.