England take on Senegal for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after they topped their group ahead of the USA.
Gareth Southgate's side have scored nine goals so far and sealed top spot with a comfortable 3-0 win over Wales on Tuesday.
Marcus Rashford has three goals at this World Cup
The Three Lions were poor against the USA but blew Iran and Wales away and will feel confident about playing Senegal.
The Lions of Teranga are without Sadio Mane but Kalidou Koulibaly and Ismaila Sarr are among the players who have stepped up and helped Senegal seal back-to-back victories.
Certainly, this won't be an easy game but England will be confident they can make it through and continue their progression at the World Cup.
England v Senegal: talkSPORT coverage
This last 16 clash will take place on Sunday, December 4.
The game will be played at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor and will kick-off at 7pm.
Our pre-match show will start at five with Adrian Durham as your presenter.
Commentary will then come from Jim Proudfoot and former England defender Stuart Pearce.
There were wild scenes after Senegal's win over Ecuador
England v Senegal: Squads and team news
England should have a full squad to choose from after James Maddison and Kyle Walker recovered from their respective injuries.
But Southgate has to decide whether to start Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford after their displays against Wales, or go for Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling.
Meanwhile, Senegal will be without Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye due to suspension following his yellow card against Ecuador.
Senegal
- Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Alfred Mendy, Seny Dieng
- Defenders: Youssouf Sabaly, Abdou Diallo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Fode Ballo-Toure, Pape Abou Cisse, Ismail Jakobs, Formose Mendy
- Midfielders: Idrissa Gana Gueye, Cheikhou Kouyate, Nampalys Mendy, Krepin Diatta, Pape Gueye, Pape Matar Sarr, Pathe Ciss, Moustapha Name, Loum Ndiaye
- Forwards: Ismaila Sarr, Boulaye Dia, Bamba Dieng, Famara Diedhiou, Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye
England
- Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale
- Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Coady, Eric Dier, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker Ben White
- Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice, Jordan Henderson, Conor Gallagher
- Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Callum Wilson, James Maddison
England are in for a tough test on Sunday
England v Senegal: What has been said?
Southgate has warned England will face a very dangerous team in Senegal with the 'big business' starting now.
"They'll be tough," Southgate told talkSPORT. "I saw them play Iran in Vienna back in September.
"They're very well organised, they've got a lot of good individual players, a lot of them playing in the big European leagues.
"The expectations now will rise, which is brilliant because we'll have given everyone a great night at home which we want so we've got to handle that."
Southgate added: "From now, from when we get the coach to go home, we'll be studying the games to prepare for the game.
"We obviously know quite a few of the individuals, some big players playing in big leagues in Europe, some playing in England.
"We know that on the rankings we'll be the favourites. We've got to deal with that. But we play a very dangerous team."
England v Senegal: Match facts
Full match facts will follow closer to the game.
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