England Stars Face Hostile Welcome at Mexico City Hotel After Secret World Cup Location is Revealed

ENGLAND’S World Cup stars were given a hostile reception as they arrived at their Mexico City hotel ahead of facing the tournament co-hosts.

The Three Lions only found out their last-16 tie at the Estadio Azteca just before boarding their flight from Kansas City.

Jude Bellingham and his team-mates were given a hostile reception Credit: AP England’s team coach was surrounded by security staff Credit: Reuters Mexican supporters lined the streets to catch a glimpse and create a hostile atmosphere Credit: Reuters Police officers have surrounded England’s hotel Credit: AP

The time of the clash was finally confirmed by Fifa after there had initially been suggestions to avoid severe thunderstorms.

And Thomas Tuchel’s side were met with jeers and whistles from Mexican fans as the team coach pulled up to their hotel.

and his big-name team-mates were also heckled as they prepared to check-in.

Chants of “Mexico! Mexico!” could be heard in an attempt to intimidate members of the squad.

And metal barriers were put up to separate England’s World Cup hopefuls from the boisterous fans.

But Tuchel, 52, appeared to be soaking up the atmosphere – with him even being spotted waving to supporters as he stepped into the hotel.

England had wanted to keep where they were staying a secret after Ecuador’s players had a restless night ahead of their last-32 showdown.

Mexican supporters , banged drums and honked car horns outside the South American side’s team hotel the night before the contest.

Harry Kane touched down in Mexico earlier in the evening Credit: X The England skipper was quickly followed off the plane by Bellingham Credit: X

It led to Ecuador after they were knocked out of the World Cup hours later.

But England’s hopes of steering clear of Mexico’s intimidating fans were ended as the location of their hotel was LEAKED.

in a desperate bid to make sure the Three Lions’ preparations are not impacted.

Their hotel has been surrounded by an impenetrable ring of steel, with plenty of security deployed.

Road blocks have also been spotted, along with an inner cordon of row upon row of specialist cops in riot helmets and wielding shields.

Police officers were seen practising drills and forming protective lines hours before the squad arrived.

The Three Lions jetted into Mexico City from their Kansas City base in the early hours of the evening.

Kane, who bagged a brace in the on Wednesday, was among the first off the plane.

The lethal finisher was quickly followed by the likes of Jude Bellingham, Ivan Toney and Marc Guehi.

England will face the winners of the tie if they beat Mexico.