FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 22 | History Defined

Survival is key for England in epic test or it will be a Mexican wave goodbye

Azteca tie is one of those World Cup occasions that transcend sport – and Tuchel’s side face a challenge all about progress, not process

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

'England's right-hand side is exposed and it's left Thomas Tuchel looking bonkers. Mexico will be a huge test in the altitude' Clinton Morrison on the Three Lions' World Cup hopes in his Top Top Column

Clinton Morrison reflects on England's edgy 2-1 win over DR Congo, gives his tip for a future Ballon d’Or winner and assesses the latest comings and goings in the Premier League

FourFourTwo · Jul 4

Harry Kane has been World Cup's best player so far: Bhaichung

According to ex-India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, Harry Kane has emerged as the World Cup’s leading performer, surpassing both Messi and Mbappe in pivotal moments that have propelled England forward. Bhutia has named Kane and Mbappe as top candidates for the Golden Boot and the Ball, dependent on their teams’ journeys…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

England will return to the Estadio Azteca for the first time since being on the end of Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ - but could be dealt more World Cup heartbreak

The Independent UK · Jul 3

How Harry Kane transcended England to become the best footballer in the world

The Three Lions’ captain has had to work hard for global acclaim — but it was hard graft that made him the player he is

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Facing Mexico at the Azteca? Suddenly our expectations of England are unusually realistic

Thomas Tuchel’s side have problems aside from the altitude: defeat in a Mexican haze would be no embarrassment

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

England need tough guys to match the tough talk if they are to topple South Africa

George Martin’s return and Joe Heyes’ form can boost the visitors but Saturday’s match is the ultimate test in rugby

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

"I got so emotional, it brought back all the memories from 1990, and everything I did every single day went through my head – I couldn't sleep that night", Paul Gascoigne broke his habit of not watching football, and the emotions resurfaced

Paul Gascoigne wants Harry Kane to copy Gary Lineker example against Mexico

FourFourTwo · Jul 3

England XI vs Mexico: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Thomas Tuchel faces another dilemma with quarter-final place up for grabs at the Estadio Azteca

Evening Standard · Jul 3

The ‘Wonderwall’ effect: Have England finally got a decent World Cup anthem?

The team's travelling football supporters have taken to singing ‘Wonderwall’ by Oasis with the players at full-time. Now, streams are up and a new tradition is born. Can it last?

Euronews · Jul 3