Last Word on Football brings you the Mexico vs England confirmed lineups and team news ahead of the World Cup last 16 clash at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. Kick off 6 pm local, 1 am BST.
Mexico will have an entire country and beyond cheering them on against an England side, who, despite being stronger on paper, could struggle with the intense atmosphere, altitude, and possible delays due to thunderstorms that are expected.
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Mexico vs England Confirmed Lineups and Team News
Mexico Team News
At the time of writing, Mexico boss Javier Aguirre has a full-strength squad to choose from.
Goalkeeper Raul Rangel and defender Johan Vasquez, Cesar Montes, Jesus Gallardo, and Jorge Sanchez are yet to concede a goal in the tournament and are expected to start.
Teenager Gilberto Mora, who became the youngest player to start a World Cup game since Pele in 1958, is set to keep his place as is veteran striker Raul Jimenez, who is Mexico’s top scorer so far this World Cup with three goals.
Winger Julian Quinones did a brief interview with Mexican broadcaster TUDN, where he said: “We won’t change the things we’re doing well, we’re sticking to our guns”.
England Team News
Once again, right back is the talking point within the England camp, fans, and the media, with Reece James and Jarell Quansah in a race to be fit, with the latter the more likely to play. Should either not start, Thomas Tuchel has a choice between Djed Spence, Ezri Konza, and Declan Rice.
The England manager spoke about Reece James and Jarrel Quansah during his pre-match press conference. He said: “You saw Jarell train, Jarell trained full and is fully available. Reece can maybe make it on the bench, but we need a last assessment from the doctor and medical opinion.”
Declan Rice, although suffering from a neural problem that has been affecting his lower back and hamstring, is still expected to start. Find out who Tuchel has decided to start with below.
Mexico vs England Confirmed Lineups
Mexico XI
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England XI
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Road to the Last 16
🇲🇽 Mexico 2-0 South Africa 🇿🇦
🇲🇽 Mexico 1-0 South Korea 🇰🇷
🇲🇽 Mexico 3-0 Czechia 🇨🇿
🇲🇽 Mexico 2-0 Ecuador 🇪🇨
🏴 England 4-2 Croatia 🇭🇷
🏴 England 0-0 Ghana 🇬🇭
🏴 England 2-0 Panama 🇵🇦
🏴 England 2-1 DR Congo 🇨🇩
Having seen the Mexico vs England confirmed lineups, what do you think the outcome will be?
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