The mercurial midfielder produced a trademark stunning goal to calm the tension surrounding the need-to-win match.
England went on to score another couple of goals but JC's brilliant chest down, swival and half volley was the highlight of the game.
It was the last game of the season for Chelsea's English boys.
Frank Lampard spoke afterwards about how much he was looking forward to a month's rest and how he is preparing for next season's assault on the Premiership.
John Terry can stay at home with his baby twins and contemplate a season where he scored the first senior goal for England at the new Wembley.
Wayne Bridge will be able to take comfort from a sparkling end to season form.
Joe Cole should be the sharpest of them all come pre-season following his long lay-off.
All the players can now have a break, recharge their batteries and ensure they hit the ground running come the beginning of the season.
There will be more new players to assimilate and no doubt a few will be gone.
To those who bid goodbye to SW6 it's ' thanks' to those new faces it's 'welcome, now pull your finger out'.
Nah, only joking....