Roy Hodgson was pleased with the way his midfield diamond functioned in England's 2-0 win over Switzerland.
Danny Welbeck's second-half brace saw England make a winning start to their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.
Hodgson had been under pressure after his side's poor World Cup and unconvincing 1-0 friendly win over Norway on Wednesday.
Speaking at a news conference after Monday's win, Hodgson said he always believed the midfield diamond would suit his team.
"We thought this could be a good system for our players," he said.
"I have said many times recently that the six players I have got in front of the back four, there is enormous potential in them.
"They have got youth, energy, talent and they can play in different positions so Sterling can play wide and central."
Raheem Sterling, Jack Wilshere, Jordan Henderson and Fabian Delph started in the diamond, with Welbeck and captain Wayne Rooney up front.
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