With the sound of 30,000 happy clappers ringing in his ears, Demarai Gray acknowledged the hailing of a hero.
Slight of build, fast of pace, the Leicester winger is a raw talent in a hurry.
Having seen England manager Gareth Southgate promote the next generation for the November friendlies, England Under 21 team-mate Gray has been fired with World Cup optimism.
This is the point where the club manager gives his player a psychological pat on the back and agrees that an international call-up is the answer.