Belgium vs England:  Combined XI

Left-back: Jan Vertonghen

Vertonghen has been immense

Jan Vertonghen is one of the most efficient and reliable fullbacks in the world. The Tottenham man is a big threat down the left flank with his timed runs and close to perfect crosses.

The Belgian has played each and every minute of football for Belgium in this world cup and will be continuing this as long as Belgium stay in the hunt.

Ashley Young has had a late revival in his international career but Vertonghen pips him to the left back position.

Centre back- Toby Alderweireld

Alderweireld has been solid at the back for Belgium

The 29 year old Belgian has been rock solid for Belgium in a 3-man defence. Toby Alderweireld plays for Tottenham Hotspurs in the premier league and is the primary reason for their emphatic defensive record.

The former Athletico Madrid man has played 70 times for Belgium and was instrumental in their qualification for the final tournament in Russia.

If Belgium is to go far in the world cup, Alderweireld needs to be at his best.

Centre-back- John stones

Stones scored 2 goals in the match against Panama

It was tough to choose from John Stones and Dedryck Boyata but the Manchester city centre back gets the nod here. With his two goals against Panama, John stones is tournament's current top-scoring defender.

Signed by Manchester City from Everton in 2016, Stones possess positional understanding along with aerial ability. He was rock solid for Manchester city in their historic premier league triumph. Often labelled as one of the best premier league defenders nowadays, Stones deserves to be in this combined 11.