This is the third time the two sides have met and England, who only require a draw to qualify for the quarter-finals, have never lost.

The back four remains the same with Chelsea's John Terry lining up alongside Sol Campbell in the centre of defence with Gary Neville and Ashley Cole taking up the full-back berths.

England's four in midfield are Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, goalscorer in the Three Lions' last match against Switzerland, David Beckham and Paul Scholes.

Michael Owen, who needs one goal to join the all-time Top 10 of England goalscorers, is partnered upfront by Everton's Wayne Rooney, joint top scorer in the tournament.

England Starting XI v Croatia

1. David James (Manchester City)
2. Gary Neville (Manchester United)
3. Ashley Cole (Arsenal)
4. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
5. John Terry (Chelsea)
6. Sol Campbell (Arsenal)
7. David Beckham (Real Madrid)
8. Paul Scholes (Manchester United)
9. Wayne Rooney (Everton)
10. Michael Owen (Liverpool)
11. Frank Lampard (Chelsea)