“THEY’RE CELEBRATING A BIT TOO SOON.” 😳🏴 — Wayne Rooney watched England’s wild dressing-room party… and his reaction instantly sparked debate. After England battled past Mexico in a dramatic World Cup thriller, the celebrations inside the dressing room quickly went viral. Players danced, sang, and even pulled off a hilarious prank on Thomas Tuchel—but not everyone was convinced it was the right moment to party.

WAYNE ROONEY reckons England are celebrating “a bit too soon” after the squad’s Mexican dressing room fiesta.

Three Lions stars clapped their hands, jumped for joy and danced to music after battling to a 3-2 win over joint-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

Wayne Rooney looking to the left with an open mouth while wearing a black jacket over a light purple shirt.
Wayne Rooney thinks England’s celebrations have come too soon
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England players went wild in the dressing room after their dramatic win in MexicoCredit: Refer to source

They overcame high altitude, a hostile Mexican crowd and played 40 minutes of the game with 10 men to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

But Rooney had a pained expression on his face when footage of the party – which included John Stones hilariously fooling Thomas Tuchel with a fake shoulder injury – was played after the BBC‘s coverage of Portugal vs Spain.

England‘s former record goalscorer said: “I’m a bit more old school. After you win anything… I know you’ve got to enjoy it but I think it’s a bit too soon.”

Chelsea legend Cesar Azpilicueta, who was in good spirits after watching Spain notch a stoppage-time win over their neighbours, disagreed.

He said: “As a player, when you have had these kinds of games against a host, this atmosphere, you have to enjoy it.

“Life is about balance, football is about balance, you have to enjoy it.

“Now they will recover and be ready for another game.”

There was a massive release of tension when the final whistle confirmed England’s historic Azteca victory in the early hours of Monday morning (UK time).

05 July 2026 - Mexico v England - Azteca Stadium- Mexico City - R16 - 2026 World Cup - USA. Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers celebrate victory with the England fans at the final whistle. Picture : Mark Pain / Alamy Live News
Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers sang Wonderwall with the England fansCredit: Alamy
England Fans Celebrate Victory Over Mexico After FIFA World Cup Round Of 16 Match In Mexico City - 05 Jul 2026.
The travelling Three Lions supporters had a night to rememberCredit: Splash
Three Lions stars celebrated on the pitch and belted out Wonderwall with the fans.

Harry Kane had been screaming so loudly he lost his voice, leading to a comical BBC interview which saw viewers compare him to Mickey Mouse.

SOURCE: THESUN