Shortly before kick-off against Switzerland at teatime, as custom now dictates, Wembley will stand to attention for the recital of England's national anthem.
It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming... football's coming home.
More than a quarter of a century after it became a nation's adopted call to arms, David Baddiel and Frank Skinner's collaboration with the Lightning Seeds remains the discerning fans' party invitation - in the same way that Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody declares the festive season open. “Yes, although remember Christmas happens every year,” said Baddiel. “England playing well in an international tournament does not.”
