The FA's CEO, Mark Bullingham, was first out of the blocks with his tribute to Lee Carsley after Carsley's final game in interim charge of England on Sunday night.
The statement came a few minutes after the end of England's 5-0 rout of the Republic of Ireland. In fact, Carsley's blood was barely dry by the time the statement was released.
Bullingham thanked Carsley for his 'hard work and results'. He observed Carsley had selected some 'exciting new players' in his six games in temporary charge.
And he said that Carsley would be providing Thomas Tuchel and assistant Anthony Barry with 'a very detailed handover' to aid them in England's World Cup qualifying campaign.