The World Cup Round of 16 match between Mexico and England will kick off at 08:00 CEST (07:00 BST) on July 6. Ahead of the match, Sky Sports expert Jamie Redknapp provided a preview.
Jamie Redknapp on England vs Mexico
I hope the players are all ready, and I believe they can do it.
There's almost no way to effectively prepare for the high-altitude environment. Of course, teams can try various methods, such as altitude training, but we don't have access to those resources.
All we can do now is ensure we're prepared to face the challenge.
As I said, substitute players will be crucial in this match. But first, we need to start strong and set the tone from the opening whistle, preventing Mexico from gaining early momentum.
The fans in the stadium will overwhelmingly support Mexico. I've watched several Mexico matches, and their supporters are always fully invested, giving the team tremendous backing. The atmosphere will be intense.
We need to keep all 11 players mentally sharp and manage every detail properly.
That said, this is a match we should be looking forward to. If we can get through this hurdle, I think the team will gain the momentum it has been lacking.
So far, we haven't really found our rhythm, and our overall performance hasn't reached the desired level. Apart from our match against Croatia, I haven't seen the team show real vitality.
But that's how football is – perhaps just winning such a crucial match can change everything.
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cumbcipstz
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We don't hear these words from the British these days, "It's Coming Home" Why?
RachelTangi
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Mexico is winning.