How England’s ‘flexi-blockers’ can combat altitude v Mexico

England are through to the World Cup last 16, but how should Thomas Tuchel set his side up to overcome Mexico at altitude in Mexico City? In this episode of Tactics Exposed Team Talk, SunSport's tactical expert Dean Scoggins joins host Will Pugh to debate whether John Stones should return to England's defence, why a 3-2-5 shape in possession could offer more control than the 3-1-6, and how Declan Rice, Elliott Anderson AND Kobbie Mainoo could be key to helping England cope with the unique challenges of playing at altitude. The pair also analyse Mexico's biggest attacking threats, including the dangerous right-sided rotations of Gilberto Mora, Roberto Alvarado and Jorge Sánchez, the pace of Julián Quiñones on the left, and why Raúl Jiménez remains the focal point England's defence must contain. We're LIVE from New York City with ‪@MidniteSports‬ throughout the World Cup to highlight the key tactical dilemmas Thomas Tuchel and the tournament's other major teams will be battling with. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Who should England play in defence? 05:34 - How can England cope at altitude? 11:55 - What threats do Mexico pose? #England #Mexico #WorldCup #football Subscribe to ‪@TheSunSport‬ and the brand new ‪@TacticsExposed‬ channel! Midnite is definitely not your grandad's bookie. Built from the ground up in the UK for 2026 not 2006 , it's fast, slick, with simple deposits and Rapid Withdrawals. Check them out ‪@MidniteSports‬ Please always remember to gamble responsibly — 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org More from Tactics Exposed: Tactics Exposed    / @tacticsexposed   How Tuchel’s tactical tweaks saved England    • How Tuchel’s tactical tweaks saved England   Why Rice might be victim of Anderson tactic    • Why Rice might be victim of Anderson tactic   The Sun Sport delivers analysis, exclusive interviews and breaking news from across the world in sport!