In the most recent international break, England demonstrated that what happened in the World Cup and in the Nations League was no fluke. The likes of Kane, Sterling and Alli could have a big say in the team's future.
Two games, two victories. Five goals against the Czech Republic and five against Montenegro, in a day marked by the embarassing racist chanting towards certain England players.
All of this has come in very little time. At Euro 2016, English football reached its nadir with a defeat to Iceland in the round of 16. It was the end for Roy Hodsgson, who was clearly not capable of rousing his players.
But now England have some of the brightest prospects in world football. The likes of Hudson-Odoi, Rice and Sancho have the potential to reach the very top. The goals of present stars like Harry Kane could bring England Euro success in 2020.
With Southgate at the wheel, England have accumulated 18 victories and six draws in 30 games. The world is once again afraid of the Three Lions.