England prepares for Mexico challenge amid altitude and noise concerns

England is implementing strategies to ensure their preparations are not hindered by local noise ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico on Sunday. The team will arrive in Mexico City on Friday, deviating from their usual pre-match schedule. Previous complaints from Ecuador about disruptive supporters have prompted England to keep their training location undisclosed and offer players sleep aids. Additionally, the altitude of Mexico City presents a challenge, with Thomas Tuchel expressing concerns about the impact on player performance due to limited acclimatization time.

• 7:26 PMBBC Football — Secret location & sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans