BBC to show spoiler-free replay of England’s World Cup clash with Mexico on Monday morning | OneFootball

England fans electing not to stay up until the early hours of Monday morning will be able to watch a full, spoiler-free replay of their World Cup game on BBC Two.

The broadcaster, which has the rights to England’s round of 16 clash with Mexico, has confirmed that it will show the game again from 7.10am BST on Monday.

The knockout encounter at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is due to kick off at 1am (8am local time), with pubs permitted to stay open for the game for viewers who wish to stay up.

But anyone choosing to rest their head will be able to do so and still watch “as live” if they so choose.

“World Cup knockout football is absolutely unmissable, but a 1am kick-off isn't realistic for everyone,” Alex Kay-Jelski, the director of BBC Sport, said.

“We wanted to make sure there was an option for those fans who just can’t stay up to experience one of England's biggest matches live. So, whether you're staying up to watch every minute live or waking up to catch every moment spoiler-free, BBC Sport has you covered this Monday.”

England manager Thomas Tuchel had previously urged parents to let their children stay up to watch the game – even if it meant missing school.

A full rerun of the match will be available on the BBC iPlayer from 6am BST on Monday. Kelly Cates will present the programme, with former England internationals Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards and Joe Hart providing punditry.