Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses concluded their qualifying campaign with wins over Austria and Luxembourg
It was never in doubt, but England have secured their place at the 2023 Women's World Cup, wrapping things up by beating Austria and Luxembourg.
Most impressive of all, the reigning European champions did so with a perfect record – winning all 10 of their games, scoring 80 goals and, remarkably, conceding none.
There were a few different faces in this camp compared to the squad that won the Euros just over a month ago at Wembley.
So who was it a good international break for, and for whom was it not? GOAL breaks down the winners and losers…
GettyWINNER: Alessia Russo
After being one of Sarina Wiegman's 'super subs' during the Euros, Alessia Russo seems to have stepped into the role as the favoured No.9 in this England team following the retirement of Ellen White.
The Manchester United forward scored four goals in the summer's tournament, among them the back-heeled nutmeg in the semi-final win over Sweden that was voted Goal of the Tournament.
And after being promoted to the starting line-up this week, she netted against both Austria and Luxembourg, making it 10 strikes in 15 appearances for her country.
The 23-year-old's days as an impact player from the bench are surely over – and with a World Cup on the horizon too.
AdvertisementGettyLOSER: Other countries
The Lionesses may not have faced any incredibly tough opponents in this international break, but their performances were still a statement to the rest of the world.
In White and Jill Scott, Wiegman's team lost two huge characters to retirement post-Euros, two players who have been mainstays of this group for so long. However, with players such as Russo, with the likes of newcomers Lauren James and Ebony Salmon – two young forwards with so much promise – they have lots of talent that can help them continue to progress.
White and Scott are big players to lose, but England are a good enough team, with a big enough talent pool, to make sure that doesn't hurt them.
Riding a real wave of confidence as Wiegman continues her unbeaten start to life as Lionesses boss, there is a big test to come in October, in the form of the U.S. women's national team, the world champions. And the European champions are ready for it.
GettyWINNER: Nikita Parris
The past year has been tough for Nikita Parris. The forward returned to England last summer after two trophy-laden campaigns with European champions Lyon. However, her game time at Arsenal was limited and her role at the Euros was that of a bench player.
However, she has recently completed a move to Manchester United, which feels a better fit and could see her return to her best form, the type that made her the Women's Super League's all-time top goalscorer back in 2018.
On Saturday, she produced a fantastic finish to make it 2-0 against Austria, following that up with a strike in the game with Luxembourg on Tuesday. It's a double that will send her into the new WSL season with her new club high on confidence.
LOSER: Those that missed out
As well as White and Scott, there were a few more changes to this squad from the one that won the Euros. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was missing due to "personal issues which she needs to sort out", while both Fran Kirby and Chloe Kelly were injured.
In their absence, others shone. Ella Toone took Kirby's place in midfield and was excellent, Ellie Roebuck was the goalkeeper that picked up a cap in the game against Luxembourg, and there was room for both Laurent James and Nikita Parris to show what they could do in attack, too.
Kirby was part of Wiegman's unchanged XI throughout the Euros and Kelly impressed aplenty, scoring the goal that won the tournament, so one international break is unlikely to see them slip down the pecking order.
But those who got chances in their places certainly took them and will have given Wiegman something to think about going forward.