England's Jarell Quansah is fully available to feature in their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico. Quansah and Reece James both missed England's 2-1 round-of-32 victory against DR Congo through injury.

What's the latest on England's injuries?

Thomas Tuchel said ahead of the DR Congo match that Quansah was “a bit ahead” of James in their race for fitness. Tuchel confirmed Quansah's availability at his pre-match press conference on Saturday.

How will England line up against Mexico?

Tottenham Hotspur's Djed Spence started at right-back against DR Congo. Declan Rice completed the match on the right side of England's defence after Spence was substituted.

What's next for England?

England's recent form: | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | England 4-2 Croatia | England are on a 2-game winning run. Their next fixture is vs Spain at home on 2026-09-26.

Key players to watch

Reece James made 29 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea during the 2025-26 campaign. James is expected to play a significant part in the tournament if England progress.