England face Wales in an international friendly game at Wembley Stadium on Thursday evening.
The Three Lions could secure their place in next year’s World Cup with a victory over Lavia next week, provided Serbia do not beat Albania.
Wales have recorded just two wins in their last five games, but still have a strong chance of qualifying for the World Cup.
They trail Group J leaders North Macedonia by one point and must beat Belgium next week to keep their hopes of automatic qualification alive.
Match preview
England manager Thomas Tuchel could field a much-changed side. Marcus Rashford, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Jarell Quansah and Djed Spence may be handed opportunities.
With an eye on Monday’s showdown with Belgium, Wales manager Craig Bellamy could also play a weakened side.
Aaron Ramsey is in contention to feature after a 13-month hiatus from international football.
Head-to-head
England have won their last seven meetings with Wales by an aggregate score of 14-1.
Team news
England will be without Chelsea star Reece James. Manchester City youngster Nico O’Reilly has replaced him. Leeds United winger Daniel James may not feature for Wales.
Key players
England
Harry Kane: The in-form Bayern Munich striker has failed to score in only one of his last seven international appearances.
Elliot Anderson: Anderson earned his first two caps last month and impressed, earning praise from Tuchel as a ‘very, very good football player’.
Wales
Aaron Ramsey: Bellamy will be looking up to the former Arsenal man for leadership as his side seeks to end their winless streak against England.
Ben Davies: The Tottenham Hotspur star is one of the most experienced players for the Dragons. He is just two caps shy of reaching a century of appearances.
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