All eyes will be on recently crowned Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane at Wembley Stadium this evening as the Bayern Munich hitman prepares to make yet more international history for England.
The striker, who has bagged 91 times for the Three Lions across his 125 appearances, will pull clear of Peter Shilton to become the nation's most capped player if he is selected to feature against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League.
A special presentation has been planned as part of the build-up to kick-off with revered goalkeeper Shilton, who Kane is currently tied alongside, set to lead processions under the fabled Wembley arch.
Kane's coronation as the best player in world football over the past 12 months meant he become the first Englishman to scoop the coveted Ballon d'Or award since Michael Owen in 2001, and it's understood he will showcase the accolade to a sold out home crowd later tonight.
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the 33-year-old will start England's penultimate Nations League fixture, where a point will be enough to secure the Three Lions a spot in the last eight.
There are plenty of questions surrounding the rest of the starting line-up however, with the German boss expected to shuffle his pack with this weekend's colossal clash with world champions Spain in mind.
England trounced Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka last month and while a handful of players who started that match are expected to retain their spots in the side, it would come as little surprise should Tuchel opt to make changes this time around.
The former PSG boss has already hinted that goalkeepers Jordan Pickford and James Trafford could share game-time, having done so during the last international get together, while Tuchel also has a decision to make in defence with both Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi injured.
Their absences could pave the way for Newcastle United's Dan Burn to partner Jarrell Quansah, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Lewis Hall being given the nod to occupy the two full-back roles.
In midfield, Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson are expected to resume their fruitful partnership, with the influential Jude Bellingham being deployed in the more advanced 10 role.
Bukayo Saka has been ruled out of action after sustaining a quad injury, meaning Morgan Rogers or Liverpool's in-form youngster Riu Ngumoha will be given the opportunity to showcase their qualities on the right flank.
While Rogers is the more tried and trusted option, Ngumoha has been electric for the Reds this term and would likely relish the chance to start against an ageing and out of sorts Croatian backline.
Barcelona star Anthony Gordon appears to be in pole position to start on the left, with history-making Kane leading the line.
Predicted England starting XI
James Trafford
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Jarrell Quansah
Dan Burn
Lewis Hall
Elliot Anderson
Declan Rice
Riu Ngumoha
Jude Bellingham
Anthony Gordon
Harry Kane
England injury & suspension list
- Marc Guehi - Hip injury; expected to be fit to face Spain on Sunday.
- Ezri Konsa - Knee injury; expected to be fit to face Spain on Sunday.
- Djed Spence - Missed training on Wednesday; expected to be fit to face Spain on Sunday.
- Myles Lewis-Skelly - Suspended for one match after picking up two UEFA Nations League bookings.
