England secured a spot in the last-16 after a dramatic comeback against DR Congo. Captain Harry Kane rescued the side with two late goals to ensure progression. While the victory moves them toward a showdown with Mexico, former striker Wayne Rooney expressed significant doubts regarding the squad's current form and structural stability.

Thomas Tuchel faces difficult selection dilemmas ahead of the trip to Azteca Stadium. Questions surround the right-back position and whether Djed Spence can handle the responsibility. Additionally, Anthony Gordon's two assists have sparked debate over whether he should displace Marcus Rashford in the starting wide forward roles.

Injury management remains a secondary worry for the coaching staff. The fitness of Bukayo Saka is a major talking point as the team prepares for high-stakes knockout football. England must resolve these tactical inconsistencies before facing Mexico or they risk an early tournament exit.