The Three Lions face Mexico 2,200 metres above sea level at the Estadio Azteca in their Round of 16 clash on Monday morning as they prepare for their toughest test yet.
Mexico’s competitive record at the Azteca is 70 wins from 89 games, with 17 draws and only two defeats. They are also unbeaten in 10 World Cup games there in what is an incredible feat.
Having previously played only at low altitude, England do not have time to adapt to such conditions which will leave the side exhausted and out of breath throughout the clash.
Despite so many factors weighing against the side, Rice has shown confidence ahead of the game as he claims the Azteca isn’t anything special.
"It's kind of going to be like an away game for us. They've played every game in Mexico so far, been at home the whole tournament, so for us it's just being able to go there and deal with what's going to be thrown at us.
"For us, we don't care where we play. To us, it's just a stadium. Obviously the Azteca is known as where Maradona done the 'Hand of God', like just loads of different iconic moments. For us, we're just turning up to do a job.
"Obviously it's going to be unreal, but it's just another stadium we get to play at."
Mexico have won all four of their World Cup matches so far, scoring eight goals and conceding zero. Rice may show bravado ahead of the clash but this is by far their toughest test yet as they aim to find a path to the Quarter Final.