Tuchel: England to Get "Hand of God" Redemption at Azteca

England manager Thomas Tuchel is confident his team will find redemption for Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal by defeating Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. This World Cup knockout stage match will be the Three Lions' first appearance at the legendary stadium since the 1986 quarter-final.

The German tactician stated that the memory of that match and the quest for revenge will serve as additional motivation for his players.

"Yes, it will help us, and we will achieve it. This is karma. Karma will be on our side. Of course, I remember that World Cup and Maradona. Both goals against England too – one after a dribble and another that would never be allowed today," Tuchel commented.

He also shared his personal memories of the Mexico World Cup, when he was just 13 years old.

"I was only 13 when Germany played Argentina in the final at that iconic stadium. I remember the booklet for that match, and it had many pictures, flags, and all sorts of things. I'm super excited that we will face Mexico in Mexico, but it's true that we will be playing against the energy of an entire nation," the coach added.

Meanwhile, it was revealed that Reece James and Jarell Quansah did not participate in the latest training session for the English national team. The session was a recovery one following their victory over DR Congo in the first match of the knockout phase.