England edges Mexico 3-2 in World Cup round of 16 thriller

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Coach thrilled by heart, belief and ‘pure will’ in Mexico Jordan Henderson in hospital after injury in celebrations A drained and delighted Thomas Tuchel paid tribute to a “heroic performance” from England after they emerged from Estadio Azteca with a historic 3-2 win over Mexico, handing them a World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Many of England’s players fell to the turf at the end of a highly charged, emotional night ton which they repelled waves of pressure for most of the second half after Jarell Quansah’s red card. Tuchel said the victory felt similar to winning a final and piled praise on the attitude of his exhausted side. Continue reading...

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Thomas Tuchel was left with mixed emotions after 10-man England’s heroic World Cup win against Mexico was followed by Jordan Henderson sustaining “quite a serious injury” falling over an advertising hoarding during the celebrations. The Estadio Azteca witnessed a thrilling last-16 tussle on Sunday evening, with the visitors making a dream start through Jude Bellingham’s quickfire brace before Julian Quinones struck and Jarell Quansah saw red.

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England boss Thomas Tuchel said a thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca felt like winning a final as they overcame huge adversity to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.Victory also laid to rest some of England's demons from defeat to Argentina at the Azteca in the World Cup quarter-final 40 years ago.