The Three Lions come into this game with the youngest squad in the tournament and are the favorites to win this cracker of a match. The game could see the likes of Tottenham Hotspurs’ Dele Alli and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford making their Euro debut.

Roy Hodgson’s men secured a 100% record win in their qualification group and had the fewest goals conceded in the tournament. They then played international friendlies against some of Europe’s bigwigs such as Spain and the Netherlands where they lost the two games, but beat world champions Germany and Euro 2016 hosts France.

England have a young and promising squad that consists of players who have impressed at their respective clubs. For example, Jamie Vardy was instrumental in Leicester’s league win last season, Dele Alli was in superb form for Spurs, steering them to third-place finish, while Marcus Rashford has been the talk of the Premier League thanks to his goal-mindedness both for his club and country.

England players celebrate the goal from Marcus Rashford against Australia in a previous international friendly

Under Leonid Slutsky, Russia won their last four qualification matches, but seem to have set their feet off the pedal after booking a ticket to France. They have since failed to win their last three international friendlies, having lost two and drawn their last game against Serbia. England have had some good preparations and you can bank on them to win this match against the Russians.

Team news

England

Ryan Bertrand is doubtful for this clash after picking up a knock during the international friendly against England. Danny Rose could start at left-back. Although Chris Smalling is still doubtful, he could start alongside Gary Cahill at the defence. Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy and Wayne Rooney are expected to lead the hunt for goals for the Englishmen.

Russia

Alan Dzagoev has been ruled out of the competition due to injury and Igor Denisov will also be unavailable for selection for Slutsky’s side.

Head to head

The two sides have met only twice during the Euro 2008 qualifiers and on those two occasions, both sides have registered wins against each other. England beat Russia 3-0 in the first leg of the qualifier, then lost 2-1 in the second leg.