England U-19s' success no surprise to Jonjoe Kenny
Jonjoe Kenny is one of England's new breed.
Considering the demure showings of the senior squad at Euro 2016, the Everton full-back's fearless words are refreshing - and it's not all talk.
When Aidy Boothroyd's Young Lions take the pitch against Italy in the semi-finals of the Under-19 European Championship on Thursday, it will be 26 months to the day that Kenny secured silverware in the Under-17 equivalent from the penalty spot.
Ryan Ledson, Taylor Moore, Callum Cooke, and Kenny all converted spot kicks in a triumph emblematic of an excitingly different new generation for English football.
Two years later in Germany, that winning mentality has only grown.
"Yes, it’s been going very well. We've won three in three now and into the semi-finals," Kenny, 19, told theScore after England finished atop Group B following victories over France, the Netherlands, and Croatia.
"That's what we expect of this team, we're a good team and we have a lot of good players so it's not like it's been a shock to us.
"We want to go and win this and the semi-final is another stepping stone to the final."
Boothroyd doesn't just have a strong XI at his disposal. Every outfield player has played at the competition, despite some notable absentees. Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong and Chelsea's Jake Clarke-Salter missed out through injury, while Celtic loanee Patrick Roberts opted to focus on his Champions League commitments instead.
"Of course, we've got players who haven't been picked in the first two games, but have proved that they're capable of coming into the team and keeping the winning run going - it shows the strength of the squad," Kenny continued.
"We keep grinding out results so right now, the group is very strong."
The youthful contingent is well-versed in its semi-final opponent Italy. The pair played out an even 0-0 in the first qualifying round for the Euros, with the kids from the continent's boot displaying traits familiar from the Azzurri seniors.
"They were very organised, they got men behind the ball and occasionally would break up the play, so it's going to be a tough game for us," said the Scouser.
"But if we just keep our patience and keep moving the ball then I think we can do well."
Having been in the Everton academy since age 9 and growing up a stone's throw from Goodison Park, Kenny has forged strong bonds on Merseyside. In 2016-17, he'll look to kick on from his Toffees bow against Norwich City in May and try to push himself into Ronald Koeman's first-team thoughts.
In the meantime, Kenny's built strong relationships on international duty.
"The gaffer has been brilliant with us, he's given us time off between the games to let us do what we want to ourselves out and about in Germany," the teenager added.
"I think that's helped us a lot, getting out of the hotel and looking around the area. That's been brilliant for everyone."
In the other semi-final, Portugal and France will play a fledgling version of the senior showpiece before the final at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's Rhein-Neckar-Arena on Sunday.