The first Football World Cup semi-final is just over 36 hours away, and yet it seems the talk of the sport is a team already out of the tournament.
England touched down at home after their quarter-final exit to France, with the future of manager Gareth Southgate already underway.
And while he seemingly has the backing to see out his contract, his tactics are being called into question.
As they said farewell to Qatar, one of England's young stars provided a passionate plea, as midfielder Jude Bellingham urged fans to "stick with us".
Though it's hard to consider the future when the would'ves, could'ves and perhaps even should'ves still linger.
The team heading home, football, not so much.
"There's no scapegoat here," said former defender Gary Neville.
No scapegoat but there is a Southgate.
The discussion is already underway, particularly around Southgate, not helped by the manager saying:
"After every tournament, we've sat and reviewed and reflected. That needs a bit of time to make sure everyone makes the right decisions."
That's despite still having two years to run on his deal, and the Euros being in just 18 months.
"That's up to Gareth Southgate, in terms of the decision he wants to make," said former defender Jamie Carragher.
"I certainly wouldn't be calling for him to go, or think there should be a change of manager.
"I think he's done absolutely fantastic with this group of players."
The numbers tend to show that - Southgate's won 49 of his 81 games in charge. Sunday's loss to France was his 14th defeat.
And while he's yet to see silverware, players, past and present, are throwing their support behind him.
"The players love Gareth," said defender Harry Maguire. "From one to eleven, the players absolutely love Gareth.
"He's been amazing with each and every one of us."
The lack of an obvious replacement also plays into Southgate's hands.
"There doesn't feel like there's anyone lined up," added Neville. "There doesn't feel like there's a transition in place.
"I feel like Gareth needs to take this team forward to one more tournament."
But after another heartbreak, you have to wonder, whether he can handle one more.
