More than 100 riot police in bullet-proof vests are guarding the England team's hotel in Mexico City after hundreds of local fans gave the squad a hostile reception

England are preparing for the ultimate hostile reception on the pitch in Mexico City and supporters will also have to be prepared for a similar welcome.

MIKE KEEGAN IN MEXICO CITY: Cars, fog horns, fireworks and loud music triggered a miserable night's sleep for Mexico's last opponents, Ecuador - and a complaint to FIFA.