Uruguay continued their run of not winning an opening group game since 1970 when they were beaten 3-1 by Costa Rica on Saturday, and they have won only once in their second game in their last six World Cup appearances.

BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty in Sao Paulo

"Classic mixed reception for Uruguay striker Luis Suarez as his name is read out and his face appears on the big screen here in Sao Paulo."

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Luis Suarez sprints off the field after an energetic warm-up, before England follow him down the tunnel.

Cafu is high in the stands, taking photos galore with fans. Expectant faces everywhere you look in Sao Paulo...

England are unchanged tonight then, but with Wayne Rooney switching to that central role.

Gabby Logan and Phil Neville have analysed the team, in a clip you can see by clicking on the Highlights tab at the top of the screen.

Ben, Gillingham: If Rooney scores and we win all the questions will be why he never started there against Italy. Just want some pride regardless of result tonight.

Tony: I'm having English new potatoes for my dinner with an English meat pasty. I've lined up the potatoes in a 4-3-3 formation although I've just eaten one of them. I hope that isn't a portent of a sending off.

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Former Radio One DJ Chris Moyles on Twitter:, external England... Believe.

Uruguay: Muslera, Gimenez, Godin, Caceres, Pereira, Lodeiro, Gonzalez, Arevalo Rios, Rodriguez, Cavani, Suarez. Subs: Munoz, Fucile, Gargano, Hernandez, Forlan, Stuani, Perez, Ramirez, Coates, Maxi Pereira, Silva.

Former England international Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live

"A lot of nervous energy will have been used in the opening game and I do just worry if they will have been able to recover in time.

"But the players will be totally focussed on their own job. Most importantly you say let's not go home disappointed, lets give it everything we have got. Sometimes you get beaten by a better team, it happens, but if you give it your all on the pitch you can leave with your head held high."

Alex Glen:, external Why oh why is Hodgson playing Henderson, the most beige midfielder around, completely anonymous in the last match.

Fahim Faisal:, external Rooney being made a scapegoat like Pietersen was for England cricket team.

Ed C:, external A win today will send shivers to the all teams left in the tournament. England will win the World Cup. Yes, I have said it.

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That should keep the pundits happy. Wayne Rooney at number 10, in the hunt for his 40th England goal.

We are 20 minutes from kick-off in Sao Paulo...

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Roy Hodgson
England manager

Speaking to ITV: "Raheem will go wide and Wayne will go central. We were more concerned about Andrea Pirlo in the first game and thought Raheem was the man to do that job. It's a different game so we've moved Wayne back into the middle but those three players are very interchangeable and we'll see that.

"The higher the stakes the more it comes into focus but in all matches you need to balance attack and defence.

"You have to trust in the players' ability, experience, belief in themselves and the way we play and I'm sure they've got that faith and belief. You can never totally predict the outcome of a football match but you can predict your team are in the right shape to play the game."

Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Wayne Rooney plays through the middle this evening...

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand
MOTD

"Gary Neville will be going around geeing people up and giving out instructions. For the young players it's great, he can pass his experience down and he is respected in that dressing room so it's great.

"It's quite an inexperienced back four in terms of international games so for me the holding role in midfield is important. Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson, if they do their jobs well that gives the front four to attack as freely as they can. Maybe the guy in the number 10 role also needs to drop back because I do think you need a three in midfield, many teams play with three and you need to combat that."

Sean Carneiro:, external After Uruguay's toothless display against Costa Rica. I am going for a 3-0 English win. Goalscorers: Cahill, Gerrard and Rooney.

Paolo Brand:, external Overcast skies, cool, breezy conditions sounds perfect for #England. No excuses then. Come on boys!

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand
BBC Radio 5 live

"It is brilliant the amount of England fans here. Long may that continue, we are renowned for how we travel as supporters."

You can listen to the build-up followed by match commentary on BBC Radio 5 live by clicking on the Live Coverage tab at the top of this page.

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Former England captain Rio Ferdinand

"Wayne Rooney will have read and listened to all the criticism this week and will have used that as fuel because he wants to be the best.

"If James Milner had played on the left and got an assist and finished with top running stats, he would have got a seven or an eight out of 10. But because it's Wayne, people are expecting miracles from him almost, even in what was an alien position for him, that's why I'm frustrated.

"People are always looking for that person to hang everything on, that's what it seems like every time England come to a tournament."

Luis Suarez is going through the motions of his warm-up, flexing and stretching that knee. How fit will he be? He's not played since May.

Robbie Savage was advocating a few early 'reducers' from the England lads. Let's not get sent-off though eh?

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Former England captain Rio Ferdinand

"Looking at what it is like, I don't think we are going to get extreme conditions and hopefully that will play into our hands. The European teams will hope it stays that way."

You can listen to the build-up followed by match commentary on BBC Radio 5 live by clicking on the Live Coverage tab at the top of this page.

Angus Edwards:, external Whatever happens tonight we've still eclipsed the Spaniards. Hazaaar - good job England.

Raheem Sterling is the only England man on a booking tonight. A yellow card would mean that he would miss out against Costa Rica.

Here come England's outfield players - I must say they look very relaxed. It's a bit misty in Sao Paulo.

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