But the Azteca sits at high altitude, 7,220 feet above sea level, and that will be a punishing physical experience for Thomas Tuchel’s side as they seek to reach the last eight by knocking out co-hosts Mexico, who have won all four of their games at the World Cup so far without conceding a single goal.
Here, Standard Sport looks into the challenge that high altitude will pose England…
Playing at the Azteca will pose England one of their toughest tests of the World Cup so far
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Why will high altitude make a difference?
The Estadio Azteca in Mexico City sits 2,200 metres above…
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