Vauxhall's decision on Wednesday to withdraw from their team sponsorship of all Home Nations sides after the 2018 World Cup could have far-reaching repercussions.
Renewing the £7million-a-year deal, of which around £5m was allocated to England, has been under discussion by Vauxhall management for some months with the feeling being that the endorsement had run its course after seven years.
Vauxhall's parent company is American giant General Motors, who are also said to have an influence on ending the contract due to a change of sponsorship direction.
And that has put the future of GM's £53m-a-year shirt sponsorship with Manchester United, through its Chevrolet range which runs until 2021, under the microscope.