Wembley fans adore him. It took a while, but it appears now England manager Gareth Southgate has been converted too.
Eventually Jack Grealish delivered, setting up Ollie Watkins’ opener before being substituted in the 60th minute.
Yet something did not seem right with the Manchester City man. There was no smile to accompany his assist. The body language was not right. He lacked exuberance, that trademark swagger English football has come to love.
Grealish remains an enigma for England. His name, as has become the norm here at the national stadium, drew one the loudest cheers of the night as it was announced over the tannoy before kick-off.