Thomas Tuchel says England will not hide behind altitude or atmosphere before a World Cup knockout against Mexico, with Jordan Henderson framing the Azteca test as a moment to control rather than excuse.
Thomas Tuchel says England are wrestling with Mexico City's altitude ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca, while Reece James faces a late fitness call and Jarell Quansah returns to full training.
Javier Aguirre insists Mexico must produce a near-perfect performance to beat FIFA fourth-ranked England in Mexico City, downplaying Estadio Azteca altitude while managing national euphoria after a historic knockout win over Ecuador.
Marcus Rashford says England will treat altitude, Azteca pressure, and a possible kick-off change as manageable variables ahead of their World Cup last-16 meeting with co-host Mexico.
FIFA has left the England-Mexico World Cup last-16 kick-off at 1am BST after a proposed storm-driven reschedule drew fierce pushback from both camps, setting up a high-altitude night at the Estadio Azteca.
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