England's route to the World Cup final

The World Cup final is now in sight for England after overcoming Mexico

England's route to the World Cup final is beginning to take shape.

Thomas Tuchel could be the man who ends 60 years of hurt for England after reaching the World Cup's last eight after a memorable 3-2 win over Mexico.

The Three Lions made history by inflicting only a third defeat on their hosts at the Estadio Azteca, where they previously lost to Argentina in the 1986 quarter finals.

Tuchel's side defied the odds against a partisan home crowd as well as seeing out most of the second half with 10 men following Jarell Quansah's straight red card.

The Bayer Leverkusen defender was dismissed for violent conduct after a challenge on Jesus Gallardo in the 54th minute as the hosts pushed to overturn a 2-0 deficit.

England are unbeaten in all five of their World Cup encounters, drawing just once in their Group L campaign against Ghana before progressing to the knockout stage.

Norway lie in wait for their ninth World Cup quarter final appearance which will take place at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on 11 July with kick-off at 10pm UK time.

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Should they overcome Erling Haaland and co, a second semi-final in eight years beckons which could see them lining up against Lionel Messi and Argentina.

The Vikings are set for their maiden quarter-final involvement after eliminating five-time world champions Brazil with a 2-1 win in Sunday's MetLife Stadium encounter.

The reigning holders face Egypt in Tuesday's last-16 tie, where the winner will be pitted against whoever progresses from Switzerland and Colombia's clash.

England's potential opponents in the 19 July showpiece at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will offer no easy path to glory with six formidable nations still in contention on the other side of the draw.

The USA and Belgium are set to do battle in their last-16 tie early on Tuesday to earn a place in the quarter final against the winner of Portugal's clash with Spain.

Current tournament favourites France and Morocco are already through to a head-to-head meeting in the last eight, with the latter previously knocking out the Netherlands.

If England do go all the way for the first time since 1966, they will have to do it the hard way.