England are looking to avoid a first World Cup group stage exit in 56 years. But there are 20,000 Uruguay fans in the stadium who'd love to see that happen
England manager Roy Hodgson, seen here talking to Diego Forlán of Uruguay, has named an unchanged side from the one that lost to Italy. The only tweak is that Wayne Rooney will take up a central position with Raheem Sterling occupying the left flank
Steven Gerrard leads his troops through the pre-match warm-up
this man: Luis Suárez. The striker is back in action following knee surgery"> Uruguay's principle threat is, of course,
this man: Luis Suárez. The striker is back in action following knee surgery
There's no denying that Uruguay need Suárez, who netted 11 goals in the World Cup qualifiers. Uruguay were blunt without him in their defeat against Costa Rica on Saturday.
The referees are limbering up …
… while the fans are puckering up
The teams come out ready for the anthems
Okay, enough of the pleasantries. On with the action.
Wayne Rooney leaps with Egidio Arevalo Rios of Uruguay in the early stages of the match
Daniel Sturridge has a sniff of a chance when the Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera spills the ball at his feet. Luckily for Uruguay the keeper manages to gather it again
At the other end, England's Joe Hart pushes an awkward shot-come-cross away
Wayne Rooney's expression speaks volumes; he just whipped a free-kick narrowly wide
Raheem Sterling is challenged and goes flying
Then Christian Rodriguez shoots over Joe Hart's bar. It's been an eventful opening, but no goals as yet