Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Jarell Quansah is fit to face Mexico, but Reece James' involvement is doubtful after he missed the team's final training session at Pumas' 'Quarry' in Mexico City.
Quansah returned to training with the Three Lions after missing the 2-1 win over DR Congo in Atlanta with an ankle problem sustained in the 2-0 victory over Panama in New Jersey.
Tuchel's assessment
Tuchel explained: “You saw that Jarell trained, Jarell trained fully, is fully available. Reece can maybe make it onto the bench, he needs a last assessment from the doctors and medical opinion if this makes sense.”
James has missed the past two matches after picking up a hamstring strain in the goalless draw with Ghana in Boston. There is hope he could still play a part for England at this World Cup, provided they overcome the odds and win in Mexico City.
Iconic match
Tuchel took the chance to revel in such a unique game at a venue seeping with footballing history. He said: "It's just an iconic match on a big stage, and we feel it. People were very friendly, very respectful, very emotional."
"Of course, they will support their own team tomorrow. That's absolutely normal. We had an amazing training facility today. Beautiful environment, very calm, on the highest level. So there's a kind of that. You know about the situation."
"You spoke about it. But people will take care of what needs to be taken care of. We need a strong performance, and I think we will have that."
Henderson's perspective
Jordan Henderson insists the magnitude of this game simply does not compare with any match he has played in before. He explained: "No, I don't think this game compares with any game that I have been involved in to be honest. Yes, I have played a lot of different games in the Champions League but in the World Cup, in Mexico, against Mexico, I don't think anything compares with that."
"So that's why it's such a good game to be involved in. And yes, I think everybody is just excited and really looking forward to the game and the challenge."
