Mexico supporters have resorted to setting off fireworks close to the England team's hotel in an apparent attempt to disrupt Thomas Tuchel's squad ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture.

Former England defender Michael Dawson addressed the incident, arguing that the players must block out the noise and concentrate on the factors within their control.

"England just have to deal with it," Dawson said, acknowledging that while the tactic is a deliberate attempt to unsettle the squad, it is ultimately a distraction Tuchel's side cannot afford to dwell on.

Dawson suggested that the mental resolve of the squad will be tested as much as their footballing ability, with the atmosphere around the camp clearly designed to put England off their preparations.

Mexico fans are well known for generating passionate and at times provocative atmospheres around major tournaments, and this latest episode underlines the intensity surrounding the two nations' World Cup encounter.

England will be expected to manage such external pressures professionally, and Tuchel's coaching staff will no doubt have addressed the situation internally to ensure the squad remains focused and undisturbed heading into the match.