When the full-time whistle is sounded at the end of Manchester United's friendly against Real Betis on Saturday evening, members of both teams are likely to dash off quickly in pursuit of the nearest television.
Following England's 3-0 win over Senegal on Sunday evening, the Three Lions will lock horns with reigning World Cup holders France in pursuit of a place in the semi-finals of this year's tournament in Qatar. Although there are still several days to go until the two sides meet, excitement levels in England are already building, ahead of what is likely to be a fascinating contest.
The United squad that has travelled to Spain for this week's warm-weather training camp, featuring two friendlies, in preparation for the Premier League campaign resuming on Boxing Day, is littered with Englishmen, such as Tom Heaton, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams, Charlie McNeill and Joe Hugill. Among them, however, is also a Frenchman who goes by the name of Anthony Martial.
