After claiming top spot in their group in Qatar, the Three Lions now face Senegal for a place in the quarter-finals…
England are participating in their seventh consecutive World Cup but are looking for their first triumph since 1966.
Could they end that agonising wait at Qatar 2022? The early signs are positive at least, with the Three Lions roaring into the knockout stage by winning their group with seven points from three games.
After opening with a stunning 6-2 demolition of Iran, Gareth Southgate and his players came in for some criticism following a dour 0-0 draw with the United States, but they turned on the style again in a 3-0 rout of Wales.
Now, England face Senegal in the last 16, but who will start against the Lions of Taranga? As this tournament has already underlined, Southgate has plenty of top-class players to choose from…
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Everton's Jordan Pickford remains Gareth Southgate's undisputed No.1.
Indeed, it seems unlikely that either Newcastle United's Nick Pope or Aaron Ramsdale will see any game time in Qatar.
Name
Club
Nick Pope
Newcastle United
Aaron Ramsdale
Arsenal
Jordan Pickford
Everton
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Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire received their fair share of criticism before the tournament got under way but both have performed well in Qatar to date.
Kyle Walker has also reclaimed his starting spot after recovering from an injury that ruled him out of England's first couple of games.
Sadly, though, Ben White has already gone home for personal reasons.
Name
Club
Harry Maguire
Manchester United
Kyle Walker
Manchester City
John Stones
Manchester City
Eric Dier
Tottenham
Kieran Trippier
Newcastle United
Luke Shaw
Manchester United
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool
Conor Coady
Everton
Benjamin White
Arsenal
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England have a young and talented midfield that includes Mason Mount, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham, as well as the wise old head that is Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.
Indeed, Southgate's dilemma is who to leave out. Henderson replaced Mount in the starting line-up for the win over Wales and could hold on to his spot against Senegal.
Name
Club
Jordan Henderson
Liverpool
Declan Rice
West Ham
Mason Mount
Chelsea
Jude Belliingham
Borussia Dortmund
Kalvin Phillips
Manchester City
Conor Gallagher
Chelsea
James Maddison
Leicester City
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A welcome selection headache, but a headache nonetheless. Raheem Sterling and Bukayo Saka were both excellent against Iran, but disappointed against the USMNT.
Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford then starred in the win over Wales, meaning Southgate now has a couple of massive calls to make against Senegal.
Elsewhere, Jack Grealish and Callum Wilson have shown that they are decent options off the bench.
Harry Kane, meanwhile, has contributed only assists thus far, but don't be surprised if he catches fire in the knockout stage, just as he did at Euro 2020.
Name
Club
Raheem Sterling
Chelsea
Harry Kane
Tottenham
Jack Grealish
Manchester City
Bukayo Saka
Arsenal
Phil Foden
Manchester City
Callum Wilson
Newcastle United
Marcus Rashford
Manchester United