England vs Mexico: Build-up to Three Lions' contest against co-hosts for spot in quarter-finals of World Cup

Anticipation is building for England's last-16 clash against Mexico, scheduled to get underway at 1am.

The contest has been threatened by delays due to a weather warning in Mexico City for thunderstorms and lightning.

Kick-off time had initially been moved to 7pm, but was U-turned back to the original 1am start after backlash from both football associations.

Pubs will stay open until 5am in England and Wales for the match, after outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer passed emergency legislation.

A win for the Three Lions will see them face either Brazil or Norway in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

England captain Harry Kane said he hopes his side can provide the perfect antidote for Monday morning blues by reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.

He said: "Obviously it's good news that the pubs are staying open for the fans.

"We know how much the World Cup means to everyone and all the fans at home, so I'm hoping there will be a few all-nighters to be honest, just going all the way through and celebrating until the next day and then catch up on some sleep after that.

"I think everyone would love nothing more than to be celebrating as the sun's rising at 5 or 6am."

Fresh injury doubt for Thomas Tuchel

There is a fresh injury doubt for Thomas Tuchel, as Djed Spence is unlikely to start.

It is understood the right-back is nursing an injury which will impact his involvement in the game, according to Sky.

The full-back position has been a headache for the England boss, already having Reece James out of action and Jarell Quansah returning from injury.

The Three Lions will need to get it right with Mexico's main threat going forward, Julian Quinones, set to start on the left wing.

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