England's four-game Nations League camp started with a defeat to Spain but ended with two wins over Czech Republic and a 7-0 demolition of Croatia. But after countless withdrawals and changes to the squad, who is feeling more confident about their England squad status - and who is starting to look over their shoulder? Here are the winners and losers of the latest England squad...
It turns out that Anthony 'Barcelona' Gordon is a thing after all. For so long, England's left wing position was left open to debate. Nobody really claimed it as their own, even at the World Cup just gone.
That spot is Gordon's for as long as he stays fit and firing. Three goals and one assist during this international break means the 25-year-old is at the peak of his powers. That form is even more surprising given he is yet to get off the mark for Barcelona this term.
It seems slightly odd to claim this international break a success for someone who has suffered a two-month injury during it. But Alex Scott is here to stay. In the 7-0 win over Croatia, Scott showed he belonged at that level, playing the Declan Rice role to perfection.
His understanding with Elliot Anderson also shone through. That will be crucial for him going forward, given the pair were the midfield pivot for the most recent Euros-winning England U21 team. It has worked for England at a major tournament before, it can work in the future.
Scott's emergence has given Tuchel a real rotation option in that role. Tuchel's first post-World Cup team selection had one major talking point. For the first time in nearly a decade, England played a big game without Jordan Pickford in goal.
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