Three gunshots, a stolen moped and blood pouring onto the streets where World Cup fans were partying: RIATH AL-SAMARRAI witnesses a terrifying reminder of America's thinly veiled brutal side that lurks behind this tournament

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• THE ANALYST - Gilberto Mora: Why England must beware Mexico's £20m breakout wonderkid who's been dubbed 'the new Andres Iniesta' and is linked to Man City, Man United and Real Madrid

• Prince William warns Travis Kelce about England's boozy World Cup fans, jokes that his father 'hates' football... and opens up on secret plan for UK to host future tournament

• Inside the Enzo Fernandez to Real Madrid saga: Why midfielder's agent will be embarrassed, why Spanish club's denial does not spell the end, Chelsea's stance and the other clubs who could hijack the deal

• 'He's always with us, a light that gives us strength.' How Diogo Jota is inspiring World Cup stars a year on from his tragic death: motivation for Cristiano Ronaldo, the message his widow sent to Andy Robertson and the book firing Man City's Matheus Nunes

• INSIDE THE ENGLAND CAMP: Thomas Tuchel's secret plans to combat Mexico's dirty tricks amid fears of SPYING and stopping sleep

• England's elaborate plan to thwart World Cup SPIES and late-night wake-ups as they head to Mexico, where 'fair play, equality and unity' don't exist!

• Novak Djokovic is finally feeling the love at Wimbledon as seven-time winner completes transformation from pantomime villain to beloved elder statesman, writes MATTHEW LAMBWELL

• Thomas Tuchel vows to avenge Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' heartache in England's last-16 World Cup clash at the Azteca - 40 years after controversial goal broke Three Lions hearts

• 'I grew up working-class - I didn't have fancy cars or private jets. Then you get to F1 and see the people that had an easier path': GEORGE RUSSELL on not caring what anyone thinks of him, his Kimi Antonelli rivalry and Lewis Hamilton

• Daily Mail readers' scathing verdict on England's stars: Marcus Rashford's average rating is just 3/10 with five others under 4.5/10 after Harry Kane's goals kept them in the World Cup

• DAN BIGGAR: A year out from the World Cup, England's big issue is they still don't know what they want from their midfield...but here's how they can embrace the fear factor and give South Africa a serious test

• The key changes Thomas Tuchel must make if stumbling England are to beat Mexico, why the Three Lions boss is at fault for stuttering start and the midfield issue he MUST solve

• The big problems facing Thomas Tuchel after DR Congo scare: The England player who must not start another game, the one fear for goal hero Harry Kane, the 'broken record' letting the team down and the statistic that exposes one-dimensional attack

• How Tottenham can splash even MORE cash after landing Fernandes and Tonali: Two Premier League wingers on shortlist - and the stars heading for the exit

• Manchester United transfer briefing: What's next after missing out on Mateus Fernandes - the four stars on midfield shortlist, the overhaul in defence, Bruno Fernandes' future and what's happening with Marcus Rashford

• Pick your England starting XI and formation to face Mexico: Compare your line-up to our experts' selections and see which stars Mail readers think should be benched