England received a hostile reception at their hotel in Mexico City after the location was leaked and native fans abused them on their arrival.
And it puts their ring of steel – including metal barriers and a large police detail with riot shields – under threat with the Mexico supporters bound to cause more trouble.
Thomas Tuchel and his staff are preparing the players for severe disruption during the night after Mexican fans made a cacophony in the streets to deprive Ecuador of sleep in the round of 32.
England will face the World Cup co-hosts at the Estadio Azteca at 1am UK
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