After England's inspirational run to the World Cup semi-finals and all the joy and excitement that came with it, the Three Lions were bought back down to earth after Saturday's defeat to Spain.
Luis Enrique's first game in charge of Spain saw La Roja come from behind to snatch the win 1-2.
Their Nations League victory was largely thanks to some excellent stops from David De Gea - and a dubious disallowed goal in the last few minutes from Danny Welbeck.
Anyways, Gareth Southgate's men go again when they take on Switzerland on Tuesday, but not before we dissect Saturday night's performance...
4. Luke Shaw Is Back
The marauding left-back that made the PFA Team of the Year at just 18-years-old appeared to be back to his best at Wembley against Spain.
An exquisite low cross to the far post to assist Marcus Rashford was a highlight, but the Manchester United man's performance in general was very positive, until he was stretchered off.
Our best wishes go out to the 23-year-old, and we're glad to see him back to his best.
3. Spain Look in Safe Hands Under Luis Enrique
Although they appeared to start the game slowly, and ultimately fell behind, Spain looked solid and accomplished once they got into their groove.
In Luis Enrique, they have a top coach who has overseen the treble with Barcelona in the past, and one that certainly knows what he's doing.
After all the uncertainty of their World Cup campaign following the Julen Lopetegui dramatics, La Roja will welcome the chance to settle down and get back to their possession-based ways.
2. England Still Have a Lot of Work to Do to Compete Against the Best
'We have to stick with the plan', said Gareth Southgate after his side's defeat, and he is right.
The Three Lions boss' intentions are well thought out and have shown signs of promise since his appointment, although they still seem to come unstuck against the world's best sides.
However, Southgate has a young side at his disposal, with excellent options coming through at Under-21 level who are being tutored through the same philosophy as those at senior level.
There is a plan, and it will take time, but it will pay dividends.
1. England Lack a Midfield General
Perhaps the main thing that is stopping England from challenging the very best at international level is their lack of a midfield general; someone to calm the game down in the middle of the pitch.
Germany have Toni Kroos. Italy have Marco Verratti and Jorginho. Croatia have Luka Modric, and so on.
If England are to persist with their three at the back formation with wing backs, in which they deploy just one holding midfielder, a similar type to the aforementioned players is needed.
With all due respect to Eric Dier and Jordan Henderson, they are far more pragmatic and industrial off the ball that creative and composed with it; this position is key for England to progress.