England have secured a place in the last 32 of the World Cup, thanks to results in Group H. Uruguay lost to Spain, while Cape Verde drew with Saudi Arabia, leaving Marcelo Bielsa's side in third place with an inferior record.
With third-placed teams such as South Korea, Senegal, and Scotland already unable to match England's points tally, Thomas Tuchel's squad have officially advanced.
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The Three Lions face Panama in their final group stage match on Saturday, knowing their knockout spot is already safe.
However, they will aim for victory to confirm top spot in Group L.
Finishing first would guarantee a tie against a yet-to-be-determined third-placed team.
A draw or loss could drop England to second or third, potentially leading to a tougher opponent.
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Defensive concerns have arisen as Reece James will miss the Panama match and the subsequent last-32 fixture due to a hamstring injury.
James reported tightness after the 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston.
England struggled in that game after a strong tournament start, having beaten Croatia 4-2 in their opener with two goals from Harry Kane.
Tuchel expressed confidence on Friday about his team's readiness for any opponent. "I'm not scared in general," he said.
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"We feel confident enough to be ready and compete on any level."
