Non-League Paper

How to triumph at the Azteca, Harry!

Perhaps Harry Kane should have a chat with retired Non-League player Clive Rothel before England play Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup in the early hours of Monday morning.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 July 2026

AS ENGLAND FACE MEXICO...
By Tony Bugby

ICONIC: The huge Azteca Stadium during the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa and, inset, goal hero Harry Kane celebrates in England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo
PICTURE: Alamy

WALKING TALL: Stalybridge Celtic manager Jon Macken, far right, joined Phil Jackson, second right, on the charity walk

Perhaps Harry Kane should have a chat with retired Non-League player Clive Rothel before England play Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup in the early hours of Monday morning.
After all, Rothel has the distinction of scoring twice at the Az...

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