Mexico's Jennifer Ruiz (#6) in FIFA Women's World Cup action against Yoreli Rincon of Colombia on June 9, 2015, in Moncton, Canada.(Photo: FIFA via Getty Images)

MONCTON, Canada – After being cruelly denied a first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup victory in its opener with Colombia, Mexico will look to rebound against England on Saturday at Moncton Stadium.

Here are Three Points to consider ahead of the game:

1)  The Tricolor looks sharp

Despite conceding a late goal against Columbia in its Group F opener, Mexico should be in a confident mood against England.  The Tricolor’s initial effort was worthy of maximum points as it held advantages over the Cafeteras in possession (56%-44%), shots (8-4) and corner kicks (7-0).  However, if the Mexicans want to advance out of the group stage for the first time in team history, they will likely need to earn a victory in one of their next two matches.  Their opponents -- England and France – are both currently ranked top-ten in the world. 

2) Expect an open affair

With both teams desperate for a victory, an open and entertaining encounter can be expected in Moncton.  After losing 1-0 in its first match against group favorite France, England will want to take full points.  Mexico, on the other hand, will view the Lionesses as its best remaining opportunity to get a long-awaited win.  With a place in the tournament's knock-out stages potentially at stake, expect both teams to press high up the field and push for an early goal. 

3) Who will be the hero?

For Mexico, all eyes will once again be on Veronica Charlyn Corral.  The 23-year-old forward, who scored four times in the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Championship, remains the team’s most dangerous attacking player.  As the leading scorer in the history of CONCACAF Under-20 Championship, Corral is no stranger to finding the back of the net and if Mexico are going to spring a surprise against England on Saturday, it’s Corral who will need to lead the way. For England, the retirement of Kelly Smith has left the team without a true No. 9. Eniola Aluko, Toni Duggan and Lianne Sanderson are all vying for a place within head coach Mark Sampson’s starting eleven, while midfielder Jill Scott could also prove to be a difference maker.

Bonus Points

  • Mexico and England have met once before in World Cup play, battling to a 1-1 draw at the 2011 edition in Wolfsburg, Germany.