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📽️ | Drums, trumpets & fireworks! How Mexico fans tried to disrupt sleep of England squad

Mexico supporters gathered outside England's team hotel in the early hours before the World Cup last-16 clash, using drums, trumpets and fireworks in an apparent attempt to disrupt the visitors' preparations. Thomas Tuchel admitted the squad are already dealing with the challenges of Mexico City's high altitude but insisted his players remain fully focused.

Is James still injured? Fitness update from England boss Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel has provided a mixed injury update on his squad as they prepare for a daunting World Cup Round of 16 tie against co-hosts Mexico. While one defensive reinforcement has returned to full training, a key starter remains a major doubt for the clash at the iconic Azteca Stadium.

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'I could've offered something different' - Palmer addresses World Cup snub

Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has broken his silence following his high-profile omission from England's 2026 World Cup squad. The 23-year-old, who was a hero for the Three Lions during Euro 2024, has been forced to watch the tournament from afar after Thomas Tuchel opted for alternative attacking options.

Neville warns England over right-back crisis and Rice role

Gary Neville believes England's right-back problems could derail their World Cup campaign after Declan Rice was forced to fill the role against DR Congo. The former defender warned Thomas Tuchel's unsettled defence is becoming a major concern ahead of the last-16 clash.

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Terry claims Trent wouldn't have been berated like Spence

Former England captain John Terry has questioned Thomas Tuchel's managerial approach following his intense touchline treatment of Djed Spence at the World Cup. The Chelsea legend suggested that the German tactician alters his confrontational behaviour depending on the stature of the player involved.

England should stick with Rice at right-back experiment

Thomas Tuchel has some big decisions to make in his England side as they head into their round of 16 game with Mexico in Mexico City. England may be the higher-ranked side, here, but they're not clear favourites. The Azetca - as it is usually known - is a truly horrible place for visiting teams. Mexico have lost just two competitive games there ever. The altitude, the heat, the humidity, the tens of thousands of passionate home fans: everything seems to be going against England here.

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'The squad's wrong!' - Ex-England star slams 'arrogant' Tuchel for DR Congo display

Nicky Butt has questioned Thomas Tuchel's management after England's unconvincing World Cup win over DR Congo. The former Manchester United midfielder criticised the head coach's squad selection, tactical approach and reluctance to deviate from his plan, warning that those decisions could prove costly later in the tournament.

New boss, same England: Tuchel team no different to Southgate's

"Football's coming home again, with Tommy Tuchel" were the words that rang around the exterior of Atlanta Stadium as tens of thousands of fans walked out into the Georgia heat following England's 2-1 win over DR Congo. The mood was jubilant. Everyone was happy. England won, DR Congo lost. England are now four victories away from ending 60 years of hurt and winning a long-coveted World Cup.

Tuchel says England owed 'karma' for Maradona's 'Hand of God' at the Azteca

England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team will receive karmic justice at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday, four decades after Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal. As England prepare to face 2026 World Cup co-hosts Mexico in the last-16, Tuchel is backing his players to banish the ghosts of 1986 and finally make peace with the iconic venue in front of a hostile home crowd.

Richards urges Tuchel to drop Madueke & names replacement

Former Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards has heavily urged Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel to drop Arsenal winger Noni Madueke for the country's World Cup round of 16 clash against Mexico. Insisting that England's attacking fluency has hit a major roadblock, Richards argued that Bukayo Saka must immediately return to the starting lineup.

Tuchel explains 'brilliant idea' to play Rice at right-back

Thomas Tuchel praised assistant Anthony Barry after a bold tactical switch helped England recover from behind to beat DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32. Declan Rice's move to right-back changed the balance of the game, with Harry Kane scoring twice to complete the comeback and send the Three Lions through.

England have no chance of glory if things don't improve fast

Harry Kane delivered in an England shirt in a massive way against DR Congo on Wednesday, but the Three Lions will have to be much better in order to make a deep run at the 2026 World Cup. Right now, they are nowhere near the levels required to beat the very best teams.

Tuchel urges parents to let kids stay up late to watch England vs Mexico

Thomas Tuchel has issued a rallying cry to parents across the nation, urging them to let their children stay up for England’s 1am World Cup last-16 showdown against Mexico. The Three Lions boss believes the support of the younger generation will be vital as his side prepares to walk into the lions' den of the Azteca Stadium.

Tuchel finds belief in England comeback

Thomas Tuchel has urged his England side to use their dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Congo DR as a springboard for the rest of the World Cup. The Three Lions survived a significant scare in the round of 32, requiring a late rescue act from their captain to avoid a humiliating exit.

Rice recall a no-brainer - but Tuchel faces winger headache

It hasn't always been pretty, but England have achieved their aim of winning their World Cup group to set up a favourable last-32 tie. They will face DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday after eventually seeing off Panama last time out, but form and fitness mean Thomas Tuchel's team selection is far from certain as the knockout stage gets underway.

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Pickford: England stars 'ready to go to war' for Tuchel

Jordan Pickford has sounded a defiant battle cry ahead of England's World Cup knockout campaign, claiming the squad is prepared to "go to war" for manager Thomas Tuchel. The Three Lions are looking to build on their group stage momentum as they prepare for a high-stakes last-32 encounter against DR Congo in North America.

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