Micah Richards
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

I am a little bit concerned from Germany's left hand side. I like Trippier and Walker especially in that three at the back.

But if you look at the runs that Werner makes and Gosens, who's had like 10 goals and 10 for Atalanta. He gets forward at every opportunity, Trippier and Walker have to be very disciplined today.

Raphael Honigstein
German football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

Timo Werner is not expected because Serge Gnabry has always been present for Joachim Low. Whether that's a bit of an injury because he has had some muscle problems, or a tactical decision to use the pace of Timo Werner we don't know, but it's an interesting one because Werner's form has suffered as you know from the Premier League and it hasn't really picked up in a Germany shirt either. It's a big opportunity for him to show up today.

Karen Carney
Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think Germany would have expected us to go to this formation if I am honest. If you look at the press conferences both teams have alluded to that they are not going to go at it, they are going to be cautious.

We know the German sides have played this shape since the start of the tournament. Gareth Southgate has been preparing this formation for the latter part of the tournament for 18 months now.

So, England's wing-backs cancel out Gosens and Kimmich, Rice holds while Phillips get at Kroos and plays deep playmaker, Kane draws the German defence forward, allowing Sterling and Saka to get in behind.

Simple, right?

Gareth Southgate has gone for the 3-4-3 that was expected as Bukayo Saka retains his place in attack.

Kieran Trippier is in for Jack Grealish in the only change from the win over the Czech Republic.

Mason Mount makes the bench but Ben Chilwell doesn't.

England XI: Pickford, Trippier, Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw, Rice, Phillips, Saka, Kane, Sterling

Image source, BBC Sport

There are two changes to the Germany side who scraped past Hungary in dramatic fashion.

Ilkay Gundogan and Leroy Sane drop out, alongside Serge Gnabry.

Thomas Muller, Leon Goretzka and Timo Werner come into the side.

Germany XI: Neuer, Rudiger, Ginter, Hummels, Kimmich, Havertz, Kroos, Werner, Goretzka, Gosens, Muller.

Image source, BBC Sport

Wembley is currently getting soaked with rain. Is it just me or does a rainy day only add that extra element of drama to an occasion?

Raphael Honigstein
German football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

I hope especially after watching the games last night, that an England team that is better than Germany in my view, might still allow us the opportunity and maybe a chance for a small upset like we saw yesterday.

It's so difficult to predict. I think Germany want to control the game but with the ball, and that in itself gives a chance for England because if Germany don't have their passing game slick enough and accurate enough, then those spaces can be exploited. Then suddenly with England starting these games so strongly, that's when Germany could be vulnerable. If we do see an early game then everything will open up.

It has all the hallmarks of a cagey game with Southgate possibly changing his formation to mirror Germany's set-up, that in itself is a fairly cautious move you could say. But at the same time Germany are not very good at defending. We've already conceded five goals in three games, so even if we're trying to be cagey we might no succeed so I think it should be pretty entertaining.

Nigel: Always have to play All Together Now by The Farm pre-match.

I mean, you might have quibbles with the starting XI, but they say the sign of a good team is the strength of its bench. England's is pretty fine.

Image source, Getty Images

Image source, Getty Images

I really hope the rescue services see that flare, or he could be up there all night.

I can confirm that the England team is that which was leaked earlier today. In addition, there is no Serge Gnabry for Germany.

Full team news shortly.

All us old duffers have had our say on what we think is going to happen, debated the merits of 3-4-3, Sterling, Saka, Grealish and Mount.

Let's hear from the real experts...

On the subject of songs to get you in the mood, and returning to Three Lions briefly...

Our colleagues at Newsbeat have written this piece on the legacy of a song that is now 25 years old but still very much in the minds of England fans.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

Huge roar swirls around Wembley as England's players emerge for a stroll on the Wembley pitch.

Big day for England manager Gareth Southgate and his players. They need to prove they can get the job done against an elite nation such as Germany in the knockout stage of a major tournament.

Not such a warm welcome as images flash up on the giant screens of Germany arriving at Wembley.

Micah Richards
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

When you are a player you can't let the emotions get the better of you. You've got to focus on the job. England v Germany is always a fixture - no matter when it is - you look forward to.

Chris Waddle
Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

The players now are having a bit of a chit chat and a laugh trying to relax and when they go back in and when they put the kit on it's business.

I'm guessing by now you've all seen the supposed England team for tonight?

Pickford, Shaw, Stones, Maguire, Walker, Trippier, Phillips, Rice, Saka, Kane, Sterling.

That one.

How do you feel about that?