Yet, if this is true, the result must define him short-term because 'those who pay' are unlikely to accept any result bar victory. On the contrary, they have become fearless and that is something they will carry forward regardless of the result. But Wenger could have had him for free nine years ago. Michael Essien was another man Wenger spotted in France, instead deciding to pass up the opportunity as the Ghana international moved to Chelsea for £24m years later.

Burns had enough clear space to put it beneath the posts and, considering what had gone before, his debt to his team-mates should have been forefront. Kane was fortunate enough to play for Tottenham because the Spurs were family favourites, and they all wanted him to play for the club.

His attacking talent and stunning crossing ability has never been questioned, and with two assists so far this season he has provided defences with another player to think about going

Southgate will be keen to ease him back into things, shown by leaving him out against Denmark, but the Liverpool skipper's experience, leadership and composure on the ball will be vital next summer. Southgate and his players had spent the previous night discussing the more earthbound issue of confidence versus arrogance, having felt England often froze faced with the biggest matches. How could anyone take the FA, the England manager, or his team, seriously after that?