The Three Lions face Mexico 2,200 metres above sea level at the Estadio Azteca in their Round of 16 clash on Monday morning in what is their toughest test yet.
England’s team coach was surrounded by security staff as they arrived in Mexico City, with fans jeering, booing and whistles from Mexican fans who were keen to make a hostile atmosphere.
Jude Bellingham and his team-mates were also heckled as they prepared to check in as per The Sun, in what was not a warm welcome from rival fans who reports claim will make sure the England side do not sleep this weekend.
England have got the green light from FIFA for a roadblock known as the ring of steel to be established around its team hotel’s perimeter this week which may help with noise pollution the night before the clash.
Mexican supporters let off fireworks, whistled, played loud music, banged drums and honked car horns ahead of their clash with Ecuador last week and police expect them to do the same if not worse before Monday’s game.
The Ecuadorian Football Federation has since lodged a complaint to FIFA after the incident in Mexico City which saw their side go sleepless.
England will face the same treatment this week as fans make their feelings known as soon as they stepped off the coach. This will be an almost impossible game for manager Thomas Tuchel and his side who must be at their very best on Monday morning.