It might have been sleep-deprivation or it might have been the booze. But either way, it was the beautiful game, writes FRED KELLY.

From the World Cup fan park in Manchester, supporters cheer through the night as England beat Mexico to advance to the quarter-finals

Sleep schedules went out the window as England fans pulled an all-nighter to see them through against Mexico

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It might have been sleep-deprivation or it might have been the booze. But either way, it was the beautiful game, writes FRED KELLY.

Supporters had plenty of hydration breaks, or perhaps something stronger, as England and Mexico put them through the wringer in a 3-2 thriller.