Never have the odds been stacked against England more, even just based purely on conditions and environment alone.
Taking on Mexico, in Mexico City, in the same stadium where the “Hand of God” cursed a nation for 40 years, is a daunting task in itself.
But when you consider they will play at over 7000ft above sea level, having had no time to acclimatise at all, taking on a team who have played their entire tournament at altitude, and are in resurgent form, there is not a single variable in Thomas Tuchel’s favour.
England have done what they can, in the circumstances, to be as ready as possible. The question is, will that be enough?
Altitude training
