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The Guardian·about 16 hours ago

World Cup Q&A: England reporter Jacob Steinberg answers your questions – live

Jacob was in Atlanta last night to witness England’s Harry Kane-led comeback against DR Congo.

He is online now answering all your questions about the Three Lions’ chances against Mexico, England’s defensive frailties and anything else you’d like to know

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nwake3 asks: How do you think Mexico will approach Sunday’s game?

Low-block or all-out?

Will they play to win?

Jacob says:

Unlike Thomas Tuchel I was awake for the Mexico v Ecuador game and expect Mexico to be all out again.

I think Madueke was staying high and with Masuaku, the DRC left-back.

My reading of the goal is Sadiki confuses the defence by running from midfield.

Konsa should take him, he doesn’t, Spence gets dragged over and that creates the overload.

It wasn’t really that complicated.

If Konsa takes Sadiki then Spence can stay with Cipenga.

I think.

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Sources: The Guardian

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