Here's what the Three Lions can expect at 7,000ft above sea level in Mexico City

Their opponents will be in their element at 2,240 metres above sea level in Mexico City, but what does it mean for England and how much greater is the risk of their hopes of glory…

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 2 : The first signs may come before kickoff. A faster heartbeat. Deeper breaths. Perhaps a restless night's sleep. As England prepare for Sunday's…

Situated 7,220ft above sea level, the iconic Azteca’s standing means England players will breathe more heavily to increase oxygen uptake. But with less oxygen, their physical…

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

Here's what the Three Lions can expect at 7,000ft above sea level in Mexico City

CHARLOTTE DALY IN MEXICO CITY: Can England overcome Mexico City's altitude? It's one of the biggest questions hanging over last-16 tie. So, I decided to find out what it actually…

The pitch at the Azteca is 2,240 metres above sea level. At that altitude, air is thinner and makes breathing difficult.