England v Mexico match time looks set to be moved – NATIONAL NEWS

THE LAST 16 World Cup match between England and Mexico is set to be brought forward.

If the move is confirmed, the clash looks likely to now take place at 7pm (BST) on Sunday.

The match at the Azteca stadium, Mexico City, was due to take place at 1am on Monday. But, because of a threat of thunderstorms, heavy rain and safety concerns, FIFA is now planning to move the match.

FIFA state storms and lightning strikes can lead to match delays and, according to reports, is understood to be in talks over the England v Mexico match.

On Thursday, the UK government announced it would be moving emergency legislation to let pubs, clubs and bars stay open until 5am on Monday so they could screen the encounter.

A 7pm kick-off would be better timewise for an England audience but the conditions could be several degrees hotter which some argue would make it tougher for Thomas Tuchel’s team.