England U20s to face Mexico in World Cup quarter final at Cheonan Sports Complex

Thursday 01 Jun 2017
The England Under-20s enjoy a huddle after their win over Costa Rica

England Under-20s will face Mexico in their World Cup quarter final next Monday.

The Young Lions secured their place in the last eight of the competition with a victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday, courtesy of a brace from Everton forward Ademola Lookman.

Mexico v England
  • FIFA U20 World Cup
  • Quarter Final
  • 12noon, Monday 5 June 2017
  • Cheonan Sports Complex, Korea Republic

And Paul Simpson’s side will now take on El Tricolor in Cheonan, after a late goal against Zambia saw them progress on Thursday.

There are recent memories for England against Mexico in the U20 World Cup too, as the nations met in a group game at the 2011 edition in Colombia.

That game ended in a 0-0 draw in stifling conditions in Cartagena, with Jack Butland saving a first-half penalty to help Brian Eastick’s side reach the round of 16, where they eventually lost 1-0 to Nigeria.

Monday’s match will kick-off at midday and will be shown live on Eurosport 2.

By FA Staff