These are the days England managers can live or die by. Gareth Southgate has whittled his England squad down to the 26 players he believes can win the European Championship this summer.
The nation was brought to a standstill three years ago as the Three Lions captured the hearts of millions in their run to the World Cup semi-final.
And England fever could take hold once again in the weeks ahead, lifting more than a year of Covid-entrapped gloom.
July 11 is the date you need to circle in your calendar. If all goes to plan, England will be playing in the final at Wembley.