We have known Mazagon and long-pod Beans to be thrown out of a dally, because they were full of seed!

Lescott gave his finest England performance alongside his former Everton team-mate Phil Jagielka, who also excelled despite playing with a fractured toe, while Parker was given a deserved standing ovation when he was substituted late on.

He after honour hunts, I after love.

Moving the ball directly out of the backfield is the greatest form of attack there is.