KANE SAVES TUCHEL. MEXICO MIGHT EXPOSE HIM.

England survived DR Congo, but this England v Mexico World Cup preview now feels very different after Harry Kane saved Thomas Tuchel’s side from a major scare. In this episode, Tim Vickery and Henry Winter break down England’s narrow escape, Kane’s late rescue act, the tactical problems that appeared against DR Congo, and why Mexico at the Azteca could be England’s toughest test of the tournament so far. Key topics covered: How DR Congo shocked England early and exposed the right side Why Harry Kane remains England’s ultimate knockout-game weapon The concerns around Pickford, Spence, Madueke and England’s defensive shape Jude Bellingham’s role in breaking down deeper opponents Why Mexico, Raul Jimenez and the Azteca atmosphere could cause England serious problems The altitude issue and whether Tuchel’s team can adapt their game plan Chapters: 00:00 - 01:40 | England survive and Henry Winter joins from Atlanta 01:40 - 04:20 | Did Tuchel expect the wrong DR Congo? 04:20 - 08:40 | England’s defensive mistakes and Pickford concerns 08:40 - 13:10 | Midfield balance, Rice and England’s control problem 13:10 - 17:20 | Bellingham, creativity and England’s first-half response 17:20 - 20:50 | Penalty debate, Gordon’s impact and Tuchel’s changes 20:50 - 25:20 | Harry Kane’s elite rescue act 25:20 - 31:50 | Mexico at the Azteca and the altitude problem 31:50 - 37:20 | Why Mexico could make England uncomfortable 37:20 - 39:50 | Tuchel’s press conference and the “sharks” line 39:50 - 43:30 | Could Tuchel lose his job if England go out? 43:30 - 45:00 | Final thoughts: Mexico are favourites? #England #HarryKane #worldcup