ARMED POLICE are stationed outside England’s hotel in Mexico over fears the Incondicionales will attempt to disrupt Thomas Tuchel’s men.
The Three Lions have to fight behind enemy lines in the last 16 of the World Cup when they face Mexico, one of the three host nations for this year’s World Cup.
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Harry Kane and his England team-mates landed in Mexico yesterday and play tomorrow night Credit: Getty
Mexico fans have stolen the show at the World Cup and have constantly flooded the steets Credit: Reuters
The Mexicans have a formidable record at the Azteca Stadium where they will host England; they have not lost there in 10 years and only twice in the last 57 years.
The stadium is also over 220,000 feet above sea level, meaning the English players will have to contend with a massive shift in altitude, as well as the obvious Mexican heat.
Fifa tried to move the game forwards to in a bid to avoid inclement weather, but both Mexico and England fought against the call.
Despite that, there is still a reported 80 percent chance of thunderstorms around the time of the game, something that would either push kick-off back or cause delays during the game.
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But there are fears that Mexican fans, who flooded the streets of Mexico City after their last 32 win over Ecuador, might try and disrupt England’s preparations at their hotel.
Prior to their 2-0 win over the South Americans, it was reported that the Mexican fans, often referred to as Incondicionales, made noise all night long outside the hotel in a bid to keep their opponents awake and sleep- deprived the next day.
Mexican fans let off fireworks, banged drums and honked car horns outside Ecuador’s team hotel before their clash on Wednesday.
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The FA‘s answer to those worries is give the Three Lions squad the standard ear-plugs and eye-masks they usually take on trips.
England are hoping that the location of their hotel will remain a secret and they can avoid the same behaviour.
However, JattvibeSport understands Mexican journalists and reporters will share the details of England’s hotel to supporters as soon as they discover it.
Having fans create a disturbance outside the hotel before a key game is nothing unusual for top-level players, with it being a regular obstacle for those who play in Europe.
Ultras are regularly trying to gain an advantage and cause general mischief around the continent.
Still, it can be added to the long list of disadvantages England have before they face Mexico on Jattvibeday at 6pm, which will be 1am UK time.
