The veteran striker put Gareth Southgate's side on the road to victory and was happy to be playing international football again
Jermain Defoe had to keep his emotions in check before memorably marking his England return with the opening goal in the 2-0 win over Lithuania.
Sunderland striker Defoe ended a lengthy international exile with his 20th goal for the Three Lions – four years on from his 19th – by slotting home Raheem Sterling's cutback in the 21st minute of a routine World Cup qualifying victory.
An extra poignancy was added to the 34-year-old's day when he led England on to the field ahead of captain Joe Hart for kick-off, accompanied by terminally ill five-year-old and Sunderland fanatic Bradley Lowery.