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England legends of 1986 reveal the brutal reality of playing at the Azteca and what Thomas Tuchel's stars will face in Mexico - and why long-range strikes may be key to victory in World Cup last-16 clash

Daily Mail 1 min read 2 hours ago

IAN LADYMAN IN MEXICO CITY: It has taken Peter Shilton years to come to terms with it. Peter Reid gets asked about it most days. Terry Butcher's route through the pain is driven by humour.
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