How England's nemesis low block could be secret weapon against Mexico

How England's nemesis low block could be secret weapon against MexicoImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thomas Tuchel's England side have struggled to break down teams who emply a low blockByUmir IrfanFootball tactics correspondentPublished3 minutes agoCommentsWhen England take to the field to face Mexico at the famous Azteca Stadium in their World Cup last-16 tie, they know they will be playing the conditions as well as their opponents.It's no secret that the altitude in Mexico City is a problem for visiting teams, with the Azteca sitting around 7,220ft above sea level.It means that England players may experience muscle fatigue earlier in the game than usual, with less oxygen in the air making it more difficult to breathe.And it is in those conditions that Thomas Tuchel's side will have to solve the puzzle that is Javier Aguirre's impressive Mexico team, who have won every game they have played at the tournament so far without conceding a goal.With so much at stake, England will be looking for any advantage to progress into the World Cup quarter final and while the low block has posed problems for the Three Lions during the tournament, could Tuchel now turn to it and use it to his team's benefit?BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v MexicoPublished2 days agoImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Mexico City Stadium - the Azteca - sits 7,220ft above sea levelFacing Mexico is a tactical conundrum for even the best of coaches given the number of approaches they have used in the tournament so far – switching between four and five defenders, as well as alternating between dominating the ball higher up the pitch and defending deep to counter attack.There are, however, a few things a coach can control prior to a game irrespective of the opponent and Tuchel might, in the words of Bayern Munich's assistant coach Rene Maric, choose to 'set the board' in order to outmaneuver the Mexicans."You can...