Yes, replied Harry Kane, when asked if he was ready to be the permanent England captain and a talisman for the nation.
His willingness to engage with the question, rather than reply with platitudes, said most about the evolution of a player who is so far ahead of any other candidate for Wayne Rooney's role that manager Gareth Southgate need waste no more time with his deliberations.
When some players tell you they have leadership qualities it sounds like the ego talking but not the outstanding contributor to Tottenham's 4-0 win at Huddersfield.
Kane's two goals for Spurs on Saturday made it seven in eight days and 13 for club and country in the month.