Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland's World Cup last 16 match against Mexico is scheduled for 1am UK time, prompting discussions about children's school attendance the following day. England manager Thomas Tuchel encouraged children to watch the game, suggesting they should be given 'an excuse for school' due to the event's rarity. Education secretary Bridget Phillipson stated that while the match is late, children could still watch it and attend lessons, emphasising that the decision rests with individual parents. Phillipson declined to dictate school policies regarding the match but stressed the importance of pupils being in school on Monday, noting some schools might re-show clips. The National Education Union proposed that a more flexible start to Monday morning could be beneficial, acknowledging the significance of the World Cup event. In fullSchool can wait, let children stay up for England vs Mexico, Tuchel says – but minister rejects pleaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

ATLANTA, July 1 : England manager Thomas Tuchel did not see his next World Cup opponents in action due to an early bedtime routine, but after his side came back to beat the…

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England are due to play Mexico in the World Cup, with the crucial last-16 clash starting at 1am BST on Monday

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With England's last 16 game against Mexico not starting until 1am on Monday, millions of fans will be asking their employer for a late start - with others already planning to pull…

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