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It began exactly as you would expect, with a predictably routine win over game but limited opposition and a flurry of half-time substitutions.

Sheffield United’s friendly against Europa Point, which marked the start of the Slavisa Jokanovic era, might have tested their powers of concentration rather than footballing prowess.

But, the culmination of a week-long crash course in his tactics and methods, that was precisely what the Serb wanted. This match wasn’t about the result, although that is always important. It was a chance for United’s new manager to judge how the messages he has been relaying are resonating with his squad.

The answer, on the evidence of tonight’s match in the Spanish resort of Estepona, is pretty damn well although forthcoming meetings with Doncaster Rovers and Norwich City will provide more accurate tests.

Dominating in terms of territory, possession and pretty much every other measure statisticians use to chart the course of matches, goals from John Egan, Lys Mousset and Tyler Smith propelled United to a victory which was far more comfortable than the scoreline would suggest.

Sheffield United: Lys Mousset and Tyler Smith on target as Slavisa Jokanovic celebrates his first match in charge with a win