In the end, it was reasonably straightforward. After a shaky start, goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka proved enough to see England ease past Senegal and book their place in the last-eight of the 2022 World Cup.
Any team getting this far will surely be dreaming of going all the way, but if the Three Lions are to win their first World Cup title since 1966, they will have to do it the hard way.
Gareth Southgate's men will face defending champions France and will have to emerge victorious if their journey in Qatar is to continue.