England’s sleep-deprived fans delighted by late-night win

• England defeated Mexico in a late-night World Cup match, securing their place in the quarter-finals, much to the delight of fans who stayed up to watch.
• The game, played in Mexico City, was delayed by an hour due to storms but eventually kicked off in the early hours for UK viewers.
• England faced a challenging match, including a red card for Jarell Quansah and two penalties, but managed to overcome Mexico's relentless attacks.
• Jude Bellingham scored a quick brace in the first half, and Harry Kane converted a penalty after Anthony Gordon's brilliance, contributing to England's victory.
• Despite the agonising 11 minutes of injury time and the late hour, fans celebrated ecstatically, deeming the lost sleep “100 per cent worth it”.

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‘I have work in 3 hours - but it was 100 per cent worth it’: England fans stay up until dawn for ‘surreal’ 3-2 thriller