Mexico's Raúl Jiménez: 'We are not less' than England, ready to compete 'toe-to-toe'

Mexican forward Raúl Jiménez is confident that El Tri can challenge England in their World Cup knockout match, asserting that his team is "not less" than their opponents. Jiménez, who has extensive experience in the English Premier League, believes Mexico can compete "toe-to-toe" with the Three Lions.

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We are not less, we can compete toe-to-toe, we can play a good game.

"You don't need to analyze much to know they are a great team, with many individuals but also collectively," Jiménez stated at the High-Performance Center. "To win this match, we have to want it more than them, be on our day, and play a great game." He highlighted that Mexico's performance, combined with the support of their home fans at the Azteca, could be decisive.

As a veteran in a squad with many World Cup debutants, Jiménez shared advice with his teammates. He stressed the importance of playing with confidence and attacking intent while maintaining defensive precautions, particularly against England's transition play. "Just so they know we are not less, we can compete toe-to-toe, we can play a good game," he added.

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You don't need to analyze much to know they are a great team, with many individuals but also collectively. To win this match, we have to want it more than them, be on our day, and play a great game.

Despite England being favored by bookmakers, Jiménez remains unfazed, even noting that England's goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, is a favorite victim from his Premier League experience. "The goalkeeper in front is the least of it," Jiménez said. "If we put it in the corner like the other day, there's no one who can save it. He's also a great goalkeeper, and for a reason, he's the starter for his national team. It won't be easy, but no one is invincible."

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The goalkeeper in front is the least of it. If we put it in the corner like the other day, there's no one who can save it. He's also a great goalkeeper, and for a reason, he's the starter for his national team. It won't be easy, but no one is invincible.