Anthony Gordon joked that it was “about time” he scored for England after netting against Republic of Ireland at Wembley.
The winger’s well-struck effort from Tino Livramento’s deflected cross was his first for the Three Lions and put them 2-0 up in what turned into a 5-0 victory.
Gordon was delighted to find the net and pleased to secure Nations League promotion.
He said: “It’s better late than never. It’s definitely about time!
“It was a good feeling to see it hit the net. I got to enjoy it with some of the lads that I have come through the England setup with, that made it a bit more special.”
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England had been frustrated by Ireland in the opening period, going in at half-time level at 0-0 with work to do.
But he credited Lee Carsley, whose spell as interim head coach ends with victory, with instigating the turnaround.
Gordon said: “I think Lee deserves a lot of credit, he fills us with so much confidence.
“Ireland made it really hard. They were defending with 11 players behind the ball, but I said to the lads that they can't keep up that running for 90 minutes, it isn’t possible.”