India, July 5 -- It won't be wrong to say that England are facing their biggest test yet on Monday morning (5.30 am IST) when they take on co-hosts Mexico in their round of 16 game at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

For the first time in many years, England, who have not won any major international trophy since 1966, look good to go all the way. They came close to winning the Euros in 2021 and 2024 but failed to cross the last hurdle as they came second best to Italy and Spain respectively. There are many players in the current team who featured in those two editions. Experience is an extraordinary thing. And these players must have learned from their defeats in the finals: as to what they should have done and what they should ...