Declan Rice played a key role as England secured a stunning win at Azteca Stadium in Mexico, beating the hosts 2-1 on 6 Jul.
The victory marked a major milestone for the Three Lions, with Rice covering huge ground despite the challenging conditions.

What happened?

England's win was fueled by two goals from Jude Bellingham in just 98 seconds, setting the tone for a night of high drama in the capital.

The altitude factor

Rice dismissed concerns about the effects of Mexico City's high altitude on the squad's performance, saying "I didn't really feel it" in a post-match interview with BBC Sport.

Praising the team's effort

Rice was effusive in his praise for the team's collective effort, saying "we believed that what we had in the room, all 26 players, was good enough to beat them".

Quarter-final showdown

England's reward for their bravery is a trip to Miami for a quarter-final showdown against Norway, with Erling Haaland's heroics against Brazil setting the stage for a massive European clash on American soil.

The win serves as partial redemption for England's historical ghosts at the Azteca, including the 'Hand of God' incident 40 years ago.
Rice described the experience as the pinnacle of his international career to date.

The Three Lions must maintain the defensive nous and resolve shown in Mexico City if they are to keep their quest for a first World Cup trophy since 1966 alive.
And with Jarell Quansah suspended, the stakes are rising for England's quarter-final clash against Norway.

Rice's performance was impressive, covering huge ground despite the conditions that many feared would hinder the European side.
The Arsenal man's comments came after England secured what many are calling their greatest ever "away day" result.

The Estadio Azteca, which opened in 1966, has been a daunting venue for many teams, but England's win marked only Mexico's third competitive loss at the stadium.
So the win was a significant achievement for the Three Lions.

But the challenge ahead will be tough, with Norway's Erling Haaland in fine form after his heroics against Brazil.
The quarter-final clash promises to be a thrilling encounter, with England seeking to keep their World Cup dreams alive.

The date for the quarter-final showdown is yet to be confirmed, but England will be looking to build on their momentum from the win at Azteca Stadium.
And with Rice in fine form, the Three Lions will be confident of advancing to the semi-finals.