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Mexico bow out fighting against England as Mora finishes school

England 3–2 Mexico, the World Cup is over

Your team went out fighting. England 3–2 Mexico in the round of 16 on Thursday, and the scoreline flatters nobody (1). David Moyes got the win but his goalkeeper Jordan Pickford left questions behind, the Everton boss will want changes after that performance (1). Mexico pushed them all the way.

Harry Kane conceded a penalty for a high challenge on Brian Gutiérrez, though no booking was given. The match set a British viewing record of 9.1 million peak viewers. It ends Mexico's run as co-hosts, a tournament where Cristiano Ronaldo failed to record a single successful dribble in his final World Cup appearance.

Valencia leaves Pachuca as a free agent

Enner Valencia is out. Pachuca confirmed the Ecuador striker's departure, and the former Internacional man is now available on a free transfer (2). His next move is not yet known.

Mora finished school after the World Cup

Gilberto Mora, 17, the youngest player at the tournament, went straight from the World Cup to his final exams, and passed. He has now completed secondary school (3). Arsenal and Liverpool remain interested, and that £18.7 million release clause is still the number everyone watches.

Sources

  • 1. liverpoolecho.co.uk — David Moyes will now want big change from Jordan Pickford at Everton
  • 2. ge.globo.com — Pachuca anuncia saída de Enner Valencia, ex-Inter
  • 3. abola.pt — Representou México no Mundial, agora acabou o ensino secundário