Spain coach Jose Antonio Camacho said ending Spain's winless record in opening World Cup matches going back half a century was a huge weight off his shoulders.

BBC: Spain striker Raul

Reports have suggested that he will be axed at the end of the season, with former Spain coach and long-time Real Madrid player Jose Antonio Camacho, who is currently at Benfica, tipped to replace him.

BBC: SPORT | Football | New Real blow for Beckham

The 29-year-old Chelsea full-back is facing up to the prospect of missing Saturday's FA Cup final against Aston Villa at Wembley - and believes that could spell the end of his chances of making Jose Antonio Camacho's Spanish squad.

BBC: Ferrer agonises over Euro 2000 chances

The early part of this century had the then Spain national team manger Jose Antonio Camacho caught between the elegance of players such as Juan Carlos Valeron and Pep Guardiola and more physically imposing players like Ivan Helguera, Ruben Baraja and David Albelda.

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