{"id":1063965,"date":"2026-07-02T15:14:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1063965\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T15:14:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:14:36","slug":"mexico-v-england-live-three-lions-handed-reece-james-injury-boost-for-daunting-mexico-city-test-in-blockbuster-world-cup-tie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1063965\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico v England LIVE: Three Lions handed Reece James injury boost for daunting Mexico City test in blockbuster World Cup tie"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Kyle Walker outlines stance on possible England return after Wayne Rooney\u2019s World Cup claim<\/p>\n

After Djed Spence struggled in the win over DR Congo<\/a>, Declan Rice filled in at right-back, while Ezri Konsa also featured in stoppage time, meaning, alongside Jarell Quansah, England have now featured five separate right-backs in the tournament.<\/p>\n

Jack Rathbor2 July 2026 16:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>England fans set sights on Mexico City<\/p>\n

Are you heading for Mexico City? British Airways saw a 2,000 per cent spike in searches <\/strong>yesterday for flights from London to the Mexican capital \u2013 comparing levels at 5pm, with those at the final whistle \u2013 with the most significant numbers occurring during the final hour of the match, with a 530% increase <\/strong>between 6pm and 7pm, as England fans’ confidence soared when Harry Kane scored his two match-winning goals.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2026 15:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>England’s win over DR Congo records huge viewing figures<\/p>\n

England’s dramatic World Cup victory over DR Congo delivered the BBC’s biggest live audience of 2026, with a peak audience of 16.3 million <\/strong>watching Harry Kane’s late winner on BBC One and BBC iPlayer to send England into the Round of 16.<\/p>\n

The match also averaged 14 million viewers <\/strong>and was the most-watched moment on the BBC this year.<\/p>\n

\"\"(Reuters)<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2026 14:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>Copa Independent | Where does Harry Kane\u2019s talismanic double rank in all-time England World Cup moments?<\/p>\n

On the latest episode of Copa Independent, our World Cup podcast, Kieran Jackson and Miguel Delaney <\/strong>ask where Harry Kane\u2019s talismanic double ranks in the pantheon of great England moments.<\/p>\n

Copa Independent | Where does Harry Kane\u2019s talismanic double rank in all-time England World Cup moments?<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2026 14:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>HAVE YOUR SAY! Who should start at right-back for England against Mexico?<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2026 14:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>England\u2019s right-back farce continues to leave Thomas Tuchel with one World Cup option<\/p>\n

Thomas Tuchel<\/a>\u2019s prowess in knockout football helped persuade the FA to appoint him England<\/a> manager. As his side stumbled then surged into the last 16 of the World Cup 2026<\/a>, it is debateable if it was underlined against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tuchel may have been the catalyst for a comeback; with his substitutions, with his interventions at hydration breaks.<\/p>\n

Yet the greatest evidence that Tuchel is the king of the knockouts was supplied by shutouts. In 2021, his Chelsea won the Champions League when conceding just twice in their last seven games. If his England can add the greatest prize in international football, it may have to come another way.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2026 14:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>40 years on at the Azteca<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Maradona, the Hand of God and all that which England supporters will most remember about the Estadio Azteca \u2013 but they did actually win a game at the ground at the 1986 World Cup. It was a round of 16 tie, too, with Paraguay downed by a double from Gary Lineker either side of a Peter Beardsley goal.<\/p>\n

That was the only non-Lineker goal of England\u2019s tournament. <\/p>\n

\"EnglandEngland took on Paraguay at the Estadio Azteca in 1986 (Getty)<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2026 13:40<\/p>\n

<\/a>Ticket prices soar<\/p>\n

Even if England fans can get to Mexico City, those without tickets already face paying a pretty penny to get their hands on one. A minimum of \u00a32,600 will be required, according to Fifa\u2019s official resale site \u2013 a bit dear!<\/p>\n

\"EnglandEngland fans in the stands ahead of the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2026 13:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>What England fans should know about travelling to Mexico City<\/p>\n

Making the trip to Mexico City? Amelia Neath <\/strong>has some advice on how to stay safe and what to do while you are there:<\/p>\n

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