England advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup after a comeback victory over DR Congo, but manager Thomas Tuchel faces difficult decisions ahead of Monday's showdown with Mexico at Azteca Stadium.

Captain Harry Kane delivered the decisive blow, scoring two late goals to seal England's place in the knockout stage. The 01:00 BST kick-off on 6 July is set to be broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer.

Concerns from back to front

Former England forward Wayne Rooney was blunt in his assessment after the DR Congo match, stating that there remain "big concerns" throughout the squad — and a closer look at the team sheet suggests he is not wrong.

At right-back, Djed Spence's reliability at full-back level is under scrutiny, with Tuchel yet to convince onlookers that the position is settled. The debate is far from over.

In the wide attacking positions, Anthony Gordon staked a claim with two assists against DR Congo, putting pressure on Marcus Rashford's place in the starting eleven. Whether Gordon's performance was enough to dislodge Rashford entirely remains the central question.

Saka fitness concern

Perhaps the most pressing issue surrounds Bukayo Saka. England's coaching staff must weigh the risk of fielding him given questions over his fitness heading into such a pivotal fixture.

With Mexico standing between England and a place in the quarter-finals, Tuchel will need every key player available — but the decisions he makes in the coming days could define England's tournament.