The Chelsea midfielder, the youngest member of Gareth Southgate’s squad in Czech Republic, was introduced as a second-half substitute against Sweden on Sunday.
It was his competitive debut at U21-level as a late goal from fellow sub, Jesse Lingard, earned them a first win in the tournament.
Loftus-Cheek, pictured with Jesse Lingard, says he's quickly settled into life with the U21s squad quickly
And with England knowing that a win in their next game with Italy on Wednesday will be enough to send them into the last-four, the 19-year-old is glad that their destiny is in their own hands.
"We’re really happy with result and it was great to make my debut," he said. "We really wanted to win today, but it was hard to break them down.
"To nick it at the end now puts us in a good position to go far in the tournament. If we can get the win in the next game, I feel we can do well.
"We’re all really happy with that, but we’re expecting a tough game against Italy."
Despite being an England regular at various levels over the last few seasons, this is Loftus-Cheek’s first experience of playing in a European Championship after previously missing out on the U17 and U19 equivalents.
And since linking up with the squad for the first time at St. George’s Park two weeks ago, the Lambeth-born playmaker admits he’s quickly felt part of the squad and is enjoying the experience in the Finals.
"I have settled in really well and the boys are such nice lads," he said.
"It is now about playing good football and I want to do my best in every game and every training session.
"I want to do my best at all times and help the team go far in the tournament.
"I think that’s really good for my development as a young player, to be in these situations in a big tournament.
"This is my first Euros as an England player. It’s really good for me, a good experience for me to take on in the future as well."
For most fans, Loftus-Cheek first came to attention at the end of the season after breaking into the Chelsea first-team and making his debut for the Premier League champions in their game with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
But after initially impressing Jose Mourinho training with his squad since January, he was criticised by the Blues boss following a game on the club’s end-of-season tour in Australia. And he says he’s taken that on board.
"I listened to what the manager said and I wasn’t at the level," he admitted.
"I need to do better and I need to do better if I want to play for Chelsea. For me that is a reminder that I have to work hard to get in the team.
"I will listen to him and learn from him every way I can, I really want to work hard now.
"Hopefully I just need to have a good pre-season. Chelsea is always hard to break into but I believe in myself and if I work hard then hopefully things will go well."
