ENGLAND are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a breathless 3-2 win over Mexico.
scored a quick-fire double to put the Three Lions in dreamland late in the first half before Julian Quinones gave the Azteca crowd hope on half-time.
After the break, were reduced to 10 men after was shown a straight red card for a challenge on Jesus Gallardo.
The deficit didn’t affect ’s men as slotted away a penalty to give the Three Lions breathing room.
bagged a controversial spot-kick, but the 10 men of England held firm to book a quarter-final meeting with .
After the match, needed emergency medical attention and was taken off on a STRETCHER after going down DURING the Azteca celebrations.
- Match result: Mexico 2-3 England
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