MEXICO CITY, July 5 : England manager Thomas Tuchel credited "pure mentality and heart" after his 10-man side survived a pulsating encounter at the Azteca Stadium, weathering a second-half onslaught to beat Mexico 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday. England appeared to be cruising at 2-0 up

OPINION: If England's World Cup dream is to be prolonged, Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions will have to overcome co-hosts Mexico, with the odds stacked against them

England will have to overcome Mexico, the altitude and plenty more 'tricks' in between if they are to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, according to boss Thomas Tuchel