Roy Hodgson has said he hopes Grand Slam-winning England rugby coach Eddie Jones' visit has sprinkled some "magic dust" on England's Euro 2016 preparations.
The Rugby Football Union appointed Australian Jones as its first ever overseas head coach in November following the humiliating pool-stage exit at the home World Cup.
Jones quickly revived England's fortunes, and two months ago led the country to their first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2003.
He was given a tour of St George's Park by Hodgson on Friday and joined him for training, where the pair spent the session in conversation.
"I am rather hoping some of his magic dust that he had in winning the Grand Slam will rub off. That wouldn't be harmful in any way," Hodgson said.
"It is always good, I think, as coach to take some ideas or thoughts or to pick the brains of other successful managers in other disciplines."
Hodgson is looking to repeat what Jones has managed in his short time at the helm by turning misfortune into triumph.
The Three Lions' early World Cup exit two years ago still rankles, but a fresh squad heads to France looking to make amends.
Turkey are the opponents in England's first pre-Euro 2016 preparation friendly on Sunday, when Gary Cahill will captain at the Etihad Stadium the side with Wayne Rooney unavailable.
Midfielders Jack Wilshere and Jordan Henderson have more to prove.
The pair are working their way back from injury and the reason Hodgson selected a 26-man squad, allowing them the chance to persuade the coaching staff that they can handle the rigours of Euro 2016.
"Jordan alongside Jack, I suppose, are the reasons why we've extended this time our squad from the usual 23 to 26," Hodgson said.
"We do need to assess them, we do need to be sure that if we're going to select them they will be the Jordan Henderson, the Jack Wilshere that we know."
Whoever is chosen to feature at the Etihad Stadium will be the first England players to play a home match away from Wembley since 2007.
A desire to alter preparations for Euro 2016 will see the Manchester clash against Turkey followed by a friendly against Australia at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday.
"We feel we have got good support in the country. We feel that the people are behind us and wishing us well," Hodgson said.
"I think it's going to be a really interesting occasion playing in Manchester and Sunderland, before the final game at Wembley."