England and Senegal are set to come face-to-face for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup this weekend.
The Three Lions topped their group after a comfortable 3-0 win over Wales, which meant they avoided the Netherlands and will instead face Aliou Cisse's men.
Gareth Southgate's side are in for a tough game
England were poor against the USA but thrashed both Iran and Wales to top Group B.
Meanwhile, despite not having Sadio Mane, Senegal have won back-to-back games and have looked impressive going forward, so this should be a great clash as the World Cup heats up.
England v Senegal: How to watch on TV
This last 16 tie will kick-off at 7pm on Sunday, December 4.
It is being shown on ITV One from 6pm.
It will be shown free-to-air and you can also live stream it for free on the ITVX.
England v Senegal: How to listen on the radio
Full coverage from Al Khor will be live on talkSPORT, with our pre-match build-up starting at 5pm.
Adrian Durham will be your host with Jim Proudfoot and Stuart Pearce providing commentary.
talkSPORT.com will also have a live blog of the action too.
Kalidou Koulibaly's goal sealed Senegal's place in the last 16
England v Senegal: Squads and team news
Gareth Southgate has a fully fit squad to choose from after James Maddison and Kyle Walker recovered from their respective injuries.
But he must decide whether to play Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden or Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling.
Jordan Henderson will also hope to keep his place in the team after performing well against Wales.
The Lions of Teranga don't have any injury concerns but will be without Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye due to suspension.
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
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
Foden netted on his first ever World Cup start
England v Senegal: What has been said?
On the Senegal test that awaits, Phil Foden told talkSPORT: "Oh, really tough. I think they defend really well and make it really compact so it's hard to find the pockets.
"It's going to be an exciting game and all the lads are looking forward to it."
Jordan Henderson added: "Really tough game but it always is. It's always going to be tough in the World Cup, but especially in the knockout rounds.
"They're African champions, a very, very good team. I've watched them a little bit because of Sadio Mane.
"So a really, really tough game so we need to recover and get ready as best as we can."
England v Senegal: Match facts
Full match facts will follow closer to the game.
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