England v Mexico: How parents and schools are preparing for the World Cup match

"Write an excuse for school and let them watch." That was England coach Thomas Tuchel's advice for parents on whether children should be allowed to stay up to support England in their early morning World Cup match against Mexico on Monday. The time difference means the round of 16 clash against the co-hosts in Mexico City will not kick off until 01:00 BST - and would not finish until closer to 04:00 should it go to penalties. Speaking to the media after the Three Lions' victory over DR Congo on Wednesday, a smiling Tuchel said: "There's so much school to go to, but the World Cup is every four years. Let them watch." But some parents and teachers are concerned about the knock-on impact. Away from schools, Sir Keir Starmer has announced pubs in England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 05:00 on Monday to let fans watch the match until the final whistle. In the past, some schools have made adjustments too, suspending lessons to allow students to watch games in the knockout stages of tournaments. But the awkward timing of the Mexico match poses some tricky logistical questions. Let children stay up and risk a wasted school day on Monday - or force young fans to miss what cou