With fears that Mexico supporters could seek to disrupt England's preparations, the fact the hosts are conditioned to play at a lung-busting 2,200 metres above sea level, the match is shaping up to be one of the toughest of the tournament.

England, however, insists it would not have it any other way.

"The build-up and everything around it, the different obstacles we have to face, I think just adds to that kind of adrenaline, that kind of excitement that you have as a team, and the prospects of getting to a quarter-final of a World Cup, and what that means to us as players, as well," attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers said before the team departed for Mexico on Friday.

"With that extra bit on top, I think it's a great occasion.

"Of course, we know the difficulties, how well they're playing, the atmosphere, and all of that," he added. "But we know that if we're for our best, we can beat pretty much anyone."

Mexico stormed into the knockout phase unbeaten and without conceding a goal, ending a 40-year wait for a FIFA World Cup knockout victory when it beat Ecuador in the Round of 32.

Striker Marcus Rashford brushed aside suggestions that the altitude and atmosphere could prove decisive.

"It's a game of football. We've all been playing football since we were kids and we've played in different environments, different atmospheres, some easier than others, some terrible to play in, and disgusting," he said.

"It's up to us to try and find a way to come out on top, and that's what the focus is. We have to work together and try to bring as close to our best as we can, and we'll be fine."

Both Rogers and Rashford also dismissed concerns over a possible change in kick-off time.

FIFA is considering moving the start time forward as severe weather, including a risk of flooding in Mexico City, threatens to disrupt the schedule.

"We'll be ready regardless of the time, earlier probably the better, because you want to play it," Rogers said. "I think if we were thinking about what's going to happen, and you just want to play the game."

England has also been preparing for the possibility of off-field distractions after Ecuador complained to FIFA that players were kept awake before its match by a gathering of fans outside its hotel.

"I'm not concerned about it at the moment, but I won't be happy if it wakes me up," Rogers, who joked he might have to invest in earplugs, said.

"We've heard about it, and we'll be ready, best prepared as we can to be ready and get enough sleep and recovery for the game."

The prospect of facing Mexico at a packed Azteca has only added to the anticipation.

"I'm expecting an unbelievable atmosphere. We're going to enjoy the occasion, enjoy what it brings, the adversity, everything going against us, and use that to our advantage," Rogers said.