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Chris Nee

Jordan Pickford faces a worrying World Cup omen but there's more to Raul Jimenez duel than meets the eye

Mexico striker Raul Jimenez celebrates his goal against South Africa.

When 35-year-old Raul Jimenez lines up against England in Mexico City on Sunday, he might allow himself pause, just for a second, to take in the situation.

Five and a half years after suffering a horrifying head injury while playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League match against Arsenal, Jimenez will be at the mighty Estadio Azteca and searching for his third World Cup 2026 goal against the nation where he's played since 2018.

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