Tipped as English football's next big thing for the past five years, Everton's Ross Barkley accepts there is no room for delay any more. He has to start delivering now for club and country.
Ronald Koeman has brought in a new, more demanding culture at Goodison Park and 22-year-old Barkley is set to benefit more than most.
After becoming the only England forward not to be given playing time at Euro 2016, Barkley has responded well and his free-kick against Yeovil on Tuesday night was already his second goal of the season, the moment made sweeter by wearing the captain's armband for the first time.