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WATCH: World Cup, Belgium v England

England v Belgium: Group G - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: Phil Jones of England tackles Dries Mertens of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Belgium at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 28, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

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Before all eyes are drawn to Sunday’s World Cup final, there’s a small matter of playing another match on Saturday as Belgium and England aim to place third in Russia.

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With the two European nations having already met in the group stage, albeit with squads largely made up of reserves, the Three Lions will be seeking revenge from their 1-0 defeat in their Group G finale last month.

Both Belgium and England are expected to put out their starters for the encounter, which presents a better indication of which side is superior when at full strength.

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Leading England goalscorer Harry Kane will look to build onto his tournament-leading six goals in the Golden Boot race, while Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku sits two goals behind as they enter their final match in Saint Petersburg.


Belgium XI

Courtois, Alderweield, Kompany, Vertonghen, Meunier, Tielmans, Witsel, Chadli, De Bruyne, Hazard, Lukaku.

England XI

Pickford, Maguire, Stones Jones, Rose, Trippier, Delph, Dier, Loftus Cheek, Sterling, Kane.


Saturday

Belgium v England, Saint Petersburg -- 10 a.m. ET