Graham Potter fielding five Chelsea academy graduates did more than just rotate his side against Brentford, it offered one final chance for players to impress Gareth Southgate.
The England manager is expected to name a bumper 55-man squad ahead of being whittled down to 26 before the winter World Cup starts next month, and Chelsea's quick turnaround in form has offered a massive boost to some of their stars.
After Mason Mount kickstarted his own personal season with a brilliant goal against Germany last month he has gone on to register two goals and three assists for his club and will almost certainly be joined by Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell in the final squad.
