England's World Cup campaign has been marked by moments of triumph and controversy, but the team's celebrations have raised questions about whether they have celebrated too early.
In the aftermath of their win over Spain, England's players, management, and staff took to the pitch to celebrate, with players like Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane leading the charge.
However, the celebrations came at a cost, as Henderson was shown a red card in the second half, and the team had to survive a testing final 30 minutes to progress to the quarter-finals.
The team's manager, Thomas Tuchel, was ecstatic about the win, saying it felt like England had won a final, and praising the team's heart and belief.
Tuchel's sentiments were echoed by some, but not all, of the team's players, with former captain Wayne Rooney expressing concern that the celebrations were premature.
Rooney's comments were echoed by former Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta, who watched the celebrations as part of the BBC's coverage of Spain's win over Portugal.
Azpilicueta said that as a player, you have to enjoy the atmosphere and the moment, but Rooney and others may feel that the celebrations were too soon, given the team's still-young campaign.
Now, England will have to reset and prepare for their quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday, with a more generous turnaround than some of their opponents.
The team will be looking to build on their momentum and make the most of their advantage, but they will also have to be mindful of their opponents and the challenges ahead.
With so much at stake, it remains to be seen whether England's celebrations will prove to be premature, or whether they will be able to channel their energy and momentum into a successful run in the World Cup.
