Phil Jagielka was satisfied with the outcome of England's final World Cup warm-up match - despite being held to a goalless draw by 10-man Honduras.
Starting the game in blistering heat before storm clouds and lightning arrived to delay proceedings midway through the first half, the Everton defender says the team coped well and did everything but grab the victory.
And now he and his team-mates can turn their attention fully towards Brazil as they head down to Rio for the start of the main event.
England 0-0 Honduras
International friendly
Sun Life Stadium, Miami
Saturday 7 June
Jagielka said: "I don't think we need to look at the result in too much depth. We've played a tough match and an even more difficult match after we were taken off after 22 minutes due to thunderstorms.
"It was difficult, if it had been 10 or 15 minutes it might have been different, but 40 minutes is a long time.
"We relaxed for the first 10 minutes, then did some pre-activation work on the mats and the bikes before we got our boots and shirts back on.
"I thought the boys dealt with it well, we've got no injuries and quite a few of the lads got 90 minutes, so we're looking forward to getting to Rio when the serious things start.
“To be able to put on the armband is a really proud moment in my career”
Phil Jagielka
"All of this is a massive part of our preparation, England have done fantastic choosing the venue. We've had all the facilities we've need and this is similar conditions to what we'll face against Italy. After that game hopefully we'll be happy."
Jagielka was handed the captain's armband when first Gerrard, then Hart, were substituted in the second half.
He added: "It's a massive honour to play for you county first and foremost, but to be able to put on the armband is a really proud moment in my career.
"It would have been nice to nick a win towards the end but we just couldn't quite find the goal."
