Harry Kane's words paint an unshakeable image - "surreal" he described it, after sharing a nine-hole golf course with none other than Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida 18 months ago. It was an encounter that left the England captain reeling, as much for the company as the game itself.
Kane's reaction is understandable when you consider who his host was - the former US President has always been a larger-than-life figure, and it shows in the way he conducts himself on and off the course. "When the president invites you somewhere..." Kane mused wryly, hinting at the unique gravitas of the invitation. And then there's Trump's golf game itself - not bad, according to the Three Lions striker: "His golf is pretty good, to be honest with you. I hope I can play as well as him when I'm his age."
It's a revealing anecdote from Kane, coming at a time when England are gearing up for another big match - this Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami. And given Trump's previous comments about their game together, it's also clear that the cross-cultural connections forged on that Florida course have left an indelible mark.
The England captain will be hoping to build on the momentum from the 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last 16 match, when he contributed a goal and assist. With kick-off scheduled for 22:00 BST, Kane and his team will look to seize every advantage as they take on Norway - but whatever happens, one thing's for sure: this World Cup is already etching unforgettable moments into its history books.