With the final whistle sounding after Crystal Palace’s 4-1 triumph against Leeds United, Roy Hodgson’s attention will have swiftly turned towards the upcoming match with Burnley.
He will have considered the international break which followed arguably the season’s most convincing display and expressed his frustration with the timing post-match.
Sean Dyche, on the other hand, will have viewed the pause in a different light.
While Palace’s two wins from three games before taking on three of the bottom eight should have inspired the momentum needed to sustain their form, Burnley’s goalless draw with Brighton will have settled an out of form squad.