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Can I take the day off for England’s World Cup game – and what if I’m late for work?
Millions of fans could face a tricky day on Monday if they sleep in – or pull a sickie – after the 1am kick-offWhether it’s all over or another step closer to home on Monday morning, the usual back-to-work rush hour could be more sluggish than usual. The timing of the Mexico v England game…
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TV tonight: Ed Gamble’s provocative new comedy show
Richard Ayoade and Joanne McNally are team captains in Unacceptable. Plus, stay up late to see England take on Mexico! Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, TLC Continue reading…
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Tuchel Unfazed by Mexico Test as England Prepares for Azteca Challenge
England manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledged the significant altitude adjustment required for his squad ahead of their match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, though he expressed confidence the team will overcome this hurd
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France find a way past Paraguay and what awaits England in Mexico? – World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Barney Ronay and Philippe Auclair as France beat a spiky Paraguay side to reach the quarter-finalsRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On the podcast today; a masterclass in the dark arts from Paraguay, who somehow didn’t receive a yellow card until…
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‘Here to write our own chapters’: England not daunted by unique occasion of Mexico game, says Tuchel
‘Impossible’ to adapt to altitude but players coping, says coach Aguirre trying to keep El Tri ‘grounded’ before Azteca matchThomas Tuchel has admitted England are enduring a challenging adaptation in Mexico City but is convinced his team will be ready to “write our own chapters” when they face the World Cup co-hosts at Estadio Azteca.The…
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Tuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased security
Thomas Tuchel dismisses concerns over England’s treatment in Mexico, saying it has been “nicer than I expected” and that home fans are “friendly and respectful”.
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Mbappé Penalty Sends France Past Physical Paraguay into World Cup Quarter-Finals
France reached the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay in a Round of 16 tie played in Philadelphia amid a summer heat wave. The defending champions and pre-tournament favourites struggled to reproduce the fluent attacking football of their earlier matches, instead adopting a more direct, pragmatic approach against a Paraguay side…
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England faces Mexico storm threat and altitude battle in World Cup last-16 showdown
England’s World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, held on Sunday evening local time (early Monday morning in the UK), took place under the threat of forecasted thunderstorms, with FIFA opting against rescheduling despite the weather concerns. The fixture in Mexico City presented England with a formidable set of obstacles: playing at unfamiliar high altitude, facing…
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Inside the chaos of the rescheduled England match that never was – after FIFA U-turned on bringing Mexico face-off forward to avoid storm
Thunderstorms threaten chaos for England’s World Cup showdown with Mexico on Monday morning.