Jack Grealish impressed Lee Carsley against the Republic of Ireland as the interim manager enjoyed a winning start.
After July's heartbreaking loss to Spain, Gareth Southgate called time on his eight-year reign.
Carsley has been promoted temporarily by the Football Association, but a successful Nations League campaign could make it permanent.
As England hushed a rocking Aviva Stadium on Saturday, Declan Rice and Grealish haunted the nation they represented before switching sides.
The interim coach - and former Republic midfielder - Carsley said he liked what he saw in the Nations League opener.
Although I thought we did well at times, I am wary of the fact that we have had four sessions.
Overall, it's been a very good day for us. We've seen glimpses and we've seen more than enough of what we can potentially do in the future, too."
