Thomas Tuchel’s side have problems aside from the altitude: defeat in a Mexican haze would be no embarrassment

England will head to the Estadio Azteca to face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the World Cup following their 2-1 victory over DR Congo in Atlanta

How much of an altitude advantage will the co-hosts have? And what can Thomas Tuchel's side do to counter it?

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England will face World Cup co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the round of 16 on Monday, when they'll have to overcome playing at 2,240 metres above sea level

Situated 7,220ft above sea level, the Azteca Stadium standing means England players will breathe more heavily when they take on Mexico on Monday morning

Thomas Tuchel’s side have problems aside from the altitude: defeat in a Mexican haze would be no embarrassment

COMMENT: Mirror Football's Ryan Taylor is on the ground in Mexico City ahead of England's World Cup round-of-16 clash clash with Mexico at the Estadio Azteca