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England’s 10 men hang on after Kane penalty to beat Mexico in World Cup thriller

File it as England’s finest World Cup knockout phase victory since 1966. There have not been a huge number of them; only nine previously, each a gripping drama in its own right. Yet it was the context of this one that set it apart.

England stepped into the mayhem of the Estadio Azteca, a venue that contains a very particular ghost for them, to face the full force of the Mexican nation. Plus a team that almost never lose here. Javier Aguirre’s men brought flawless form to the showpiece; four wins out of four so far at the tournament; their tournament. It was the cohosts’ grand send-off from their own turf, arguably the biggest game in their history. An unofficial final for them.

How England coach Thomas Tuchel adjusted to the problem of altitude – and going down to 10 men

England coach Thomas Tuchel embraces defender Dan Burn after England defeat Mexico Eddie Keogg/The FA

In the circumstances, England’s 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca must go down as their most famous World Cup victory since they won the competition in 1966.

Granted, that is partly due to England’s general pattern over the last 60 years of beating the sides they are expected to beat, then being eliminated as soon as they come across serious opposition. But facing Mexico in Mexico City was an enormous test; given the altitude and the atmosphere, this was a particularly extreme case of home advantage. England’s primary task at the Azteca wasn’t about playing well, it was about surviving.

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