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England Arrives Under Heavy Guard in Mexico Before Azteca Match After Ecuador Disturbances

The England national football team arrives under heavy guard in Mexico City after adjusting travel plans, with the National Guard, Army and Mexico City police escorting players to the JW Marriott Santa Fe.Hundreds of fans gather outside the hotel, offering mixed boos and applause while a local group performs "And I Love Her" by The Beatles and security uses roadblocks, convoys and continuous patrols to maintain order.The match at the Azteca Stadium remains scheduled for 6pm local time after extended discussions despite storm concerns and recent disruptions that targeted Ecuador earlier this week; Mexico manager Javier Aguirre criticized proposed timetable changes.
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