Not once during Jordan Henderson's six-month spell in Saudi Arabia did Gareth Southgate bother making the trip to the Middle East to watch him.
Perhaps he would have done so later in the season had Henderson remained at Al Ettifaq.
'As time moves on, we'll get to more of the Milans, the Madrids and Bayern Munichs, as well as out to see Hendo,' said the England manager in October.
That opportunity never came as Henderson forced his way out of the Middle East yet it spoke volumes that on a day with five Premier League games, Southgate was instantly present for his Ajax debut against the unbeaten Eredivisie leaders in PSV, with Henderson admitting to Mail Sport that he wasn't aware.