Mexico v England LIVE: Rice injury boost as Three Lions hope to avoid Mexico City disruption for World Cup clash | OneFootball

England are beginning their preparations for a massive World Cup meeting with Mexico after Harry Kane came to their rescue against DR Congo.

The captain’s double saved Thomas Tuchel’s side – and perhaps the manager’s job – after falling behind early in Atlanta, but a far tougher test is to come. The match, in Mexico City on Sunday, will provide a unique challenge with altitude and an anticipated hostile reception providing added factors for the England squad as they prepare for the Estadio Azteca – scene of Diego Maradona’s contrasting double in 1986. Declan Rice has been declared fully fit in a significant injury boost, while England are also plotting to avoid the impact of a boisterous set of Mexico supporters at their hotel.

Tuchel may well consider changes, with Rice operating at right-back in the closing stages against DR Congo – with Reece James again missing training – while Anthony Gordon changed the game in place of Marcus Rashford on the left. Pubs in the United Kingdom will be allowed to stay open until the early hours as England attempt to keep their World Cup dream alive.