The teams
Mexico: Raul Rangel, Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo, Erik Lira, Luis Romo, Gilberto Mora, Raul Jimenez, Julian Quinones, Roberto Alvarado
England: Jordan Pickford, Jarell Quansah, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane
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Thomas Tuchel’s stuttering England are an ideal target for the co-hosts as they seek a prestigious World Cup win in their final game at the Azteca, the scene of the infamous Maradona handball that still haunts the Three Lions decades later.
Their journey back to the Mexico City has been far from smooth, with a thrilling opening defeat of Croatia followed by a draw against Ghana, a battling win over Panama, and an almighty scare against DR Congo in the round of 32.
Mexico, by contrast, are brimming with confidence after winning their first four World Cup matches without conceding a goal – a feat previously achieved only by Brazil in 1986 and Italy in 1990.
