I'm not going to get into all the doom and gloom about England because we are the only nation on earth that takes international friendlies seriously – but we do have a major problem to confront.
Firstly, any team which comes to Wembley treats it like their X Factor audition and give absolutely everything, because they know one good performance at the venue could earn them a Premier League contract.
The referee could easily have booked half the Norwegian side but, as it was meant to be a friendly, he just didn’t bother.
The bright lights of England are definitely Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge, who look outstanding because of their touch, mobility and technique.
It lifts them to a higher level than most of the other England players at the moment, and you need seven or eight of those types – plus your specialist centre-backs and keeper – to have a really good team.
I am quite looking forward to when Adam Lallana gets settled in at Liverpool, because him, Sterling and Sturridge in England shirts could be a major force.
You can see the advantage of playing in their club side together for Sterling and Sturridge at the moment, because they are starting to get a real understanding of each others game.
The huge problem England have, returning to my point at the beginning, is one that won’t go away and won’t be easy to solve.
Who is going to play in front of the back four?
Jack Wilshere continues to under-perform and look lightweight in that position, while Jordan Henderson – who is as honest as you like and will run all day – possibly lacks the finesse required to be the team’s playmaker.
Looking elsewhere there don’t seem to be many options, although Michael Carrick might step up to the mark when he’s fit.
There’s no doubt that’s the No1 concern, however, for Roy Hodgson and his team.
