It was only Andorra but then again, Andorra have made a little habit of embarrassing England's Under 21s recently.
They drew 3-3 in the last qualifying campaign and the Young Lions only squeezed past them in the away tie five months ago.
But there were no such difficulties down in Bournemouth as England presented a first-half vibrancy that offers evidence that this new batch are beginning to enjoy playing together.
More goals should have been forthcoming and although second in the group, England are in charge of their own destiny with a couple of games in hand on leaders Czech Republic.