England head coach Thomas Tuchel has been left with some familiar questions after the 2-1 victory over DR Congo on Wednesday.
Which wingers to start? What’s wrong with the defence? And who to play at right back? Now even Declan Rice’s name has been thrown into that particular selection crisis after a 12-minute cameo.
Sadly, despite what Wayne Rooney suggested during BBC punditry, England can’t call up Kyle Walker.
So who would you pick to face Mexico in the legendary ‘Temple of Football‘ Azteca Stadium in the early hours of Sunday morning?
Can you choose a side to deal with the altitude, the onslaught of an unbeaten ‘home’ side that hasn’t even conceded a goal? Will England be better suited to counter-attack football?
Select your starting XI below.
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