It's been a long time coming, but the Three Lions have finally soared to new heights – literally! England's stunning 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca is one for the history books, a triumph that will be etched in the memories of fans for generations to come. With Jarell Quansah's red card leaving them down to ten men, England's bravery and determination shone brighter than ever, a testament to Gareth Southgate's squad's unwavering spirit.
The Azteca is one of football's most feared venues, where visiting teams often find themselves shell-shocked by the altitude and the Mexican faithful's deafening roar. But on this day, England showed no signs of being rattled – quite the opposite, in fact! Jude Bellingham's double strike in the first half sent shockwaves through the stadium, and Harry Kane's penalty sealed the deal, even after Mexico clawed back into contention.
England's victory joins an elite group of away performances that will go down in history. Who could forget their 2018 Nations League thumping of Spain in Seville? The Three Lions left the Spanish giants reeling with a 3-2 win, ending their 15-year unbeaten home record and marking the first time they'd conceded three goals at home in a competitive fixture.
And then there's that famous 2001 World Cup qualifier against Germany – a 5-1 demolition job that left the Germans stunned. Michael Owen's hat-trick, coupled with strikes from Steven Gerrard and Emile Heskey, sealed England's qualification for the World Cup on goal difference in dramatic fashion.
But it's not just about the wins; sometimes draws can be just as vital. Glenn Hoddle's side earned a crucial 0-0 draw against Italy in Rome back in 1997, one that secured their spot at France '98 and gave England a much-needed boost after missing out on the previous World Cup.
Further back, Trevor Brooking's brace and Kevin Keegan's penalty sealed a 3-1 win over Hungary in Budapest in 1981 – a result that kept England's World Cup hopes alive against a tough opponent.