But if anyone still had doubts, those vanished when Wiegman danced on stage with Burna Boy and sang along to his song ‘For My Hand’ in front of 65,000 England fans. It was a remarkable sight - and almost fitting, given how scarcely believable England’s run to the Euro 2025 title had been.

Michelle Agyemang provided the spark England needed as they advanced past Italy and into the final, but can they avoid more slow starts before it is too late?