Frank Lampard and Gary Neville will both start for England in thier World Cup quarter-final with Portugal after recovering from injuries.
Lampard has shook off the effects of a twisted ankle and Neville plays after three matches out with a calf problem.
Cristiano Ronaldo's chances of playing seem slim, the Portugal winger missied training on Friday to receive treatment on his injured thigh.
The game is to be played under the closed roof at the AufShchalke Arena, and the England officials asked for the roof to be closed during Friday's training session in order to replicate Saturday's match conditions.
England (likely): Robinson, Neville, Ferdinand, Terry, A Cole, Beckham, Lampard, Hargreaves, Gerrard, J Cole, Rooney.
Portugal (probable): Ricardo, Miguel, Carvalho, Meira, Valente, Petit, Maniche, Sabrosa, Figo, Ronaldo, Pauleta.
Referee: Horacio Elizondo (Argentina)
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, has overseen England's previous two dismissals from major tournaments, has had to rethink his palns due to Costinha and Deco being suspended, and the doudt over Ronaldo.
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