Mexico v England: How Thomas Tuchel changed tactics to win World Cup

But England should not completely remove their direct game from their game.

By managing the position and pace of the game, they can choose their timing to unleash the likes of Noni Maduke, Anthony Gordon, Marcus Rashford and Jude Bellingham.

If England choose to play slowly, they will hope that these ‘boring’ tactics will work to silence the Mexican home crowd.

The decision to select a team of similar profiles may be one of Tuchel’s wisest decisions as England boss.

Having a tactical plan and substituting five players who don’t change the dynamics of the game too much, but rather reinforce the plan with new energy when Mexico starts to tire, could be the difference.

This can actually be a match full of mini-games and picking moments that are key to turning things around.

Tuchel has a knack for getting mid-game changes right throughout his club career and most recently against DRC, but the many variables in the game against Mexico make this one of his toughest challenges yet.