The dull ache that accompanied Ben Chilwell through his summer holidays made an unwelcome and unexpected return this week.
Leicester City's left-back had spent much of his break grieving over the penalty shootout defeat against Germany that cost England a place in the Under 21 European Championship final and he felt a sharp reminder when he reported for duty at St George's Park.
Much has changed for the U21s since that heartbreaking night in June, with the identity of the squad completely changing and Lee Carsley, the former Everton midfielder, being added to head coach Aidy Boothroyd's backroom staff.