England enjoyed their first training session of the week ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Montenegro and Poland.
The players were put through their paces by Roy Hodgson and his coaching staff at St George's Park, three days ahead of their fixture with the Montenegrins.
Two wins from the Three Lions' final matches at Wembley will secure World Cup qualification as group leaders, rather than risk the drama of a play-off.
Joe Hart receives some advice from Dave Watson
Hodgson is without Ashley Cole for Friday's match and has drafted in Arsenal's impressive Kieran Gibbs as cover for Leighton Baines.
Baines, named in the Premier League Team of the Year the past two seasons, could seize his chance to finally dislodge Cole at left-back.
Cole has been a certain starter for England since he made his debut in Albania over 12 years ago and has gone on to win over 100 caps.
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Roy Hodgson of England speaks with Gary Neville at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Roy Hodgson of England looks on during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Roy Hodgson of England looks on during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: John Ruddy of England makes a save in front of Joe Hart during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Joe Hart and Fraser Forster of England share a joke during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Fraser Forster of England in action during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Wayne Rooney of England in action during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Leighton Baines of England in action during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Leighton Baines of England in action during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Joe Hart of England in action during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Joe Hart of England in action during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Wayne Rooney of England speaks with Danny Welbeck during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Joe Hart of England in action during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Joe Hart of England in action during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Joe Hart of England in action during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Joe Hart of England in action during a training session at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Roy Hodgson of England speaks with Gary Neville at St Georges Park on October 8, 2013 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training session (credit:PA)
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England's Frazer Forster at today's training session watched by Joe Hart and John Ruddy (credit:PA)
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England coach Gary Neville (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training session watched by John Ruddy (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training session watched by Frazer Forster and John Ruddy (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training session (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training session (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training sessionJohn Ruddy (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training session watched by Frazer Forster and John Ruddy (credit:PA)
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England's Ross Barkley at today's session (credit:PA)
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England's Roy Hodgson has words with his player at today's session (credit:PA)
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England's Jack Wiltshere at today's session (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training session (credit:PA)
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England's Rickie Lambert at today's training session (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training session watched by Frazer Forster and John Ruddy (credit:PA)
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Bayer Leverkusen's head coach Sami Hyypia watches today's training session (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at todays training session (credit:PA)
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England's Manager Roy Hodgson during warm up at St George's Park, Burton. (credit:PA)
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England's (left-right) Wayne Rooney with Ross Barkley, Ricky Lambert and Daniel Sturridge warm up together at St George's Park, Burton. (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training session watched by Frazer Forster and John Ruddy (credit:PA)
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England Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge warm up together at St George's Park, Burton. (credit:PA)
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England's Wayne Rooney at today's session (credit:PA)
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England's Wayne Rooney plays around with Daniel Sturridge at today's session (credit:PA)
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England's manager Roy Hodgson speaks with coach Gary Neville (right) (credit:PA)
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England's Wayne Rooney plays around with Daniel Sturridge at today's session (credit:PA)
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England's manager Roy Hodgson speaks with coach Ray Lewington (credit:PA)
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England's Wayne Rooney plays around with Daniel Sturridge at today's session (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training session watched by Frazer Forster and John Ruddy (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at todays training session (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training session watched by Frazer Forster and John Ruddy (credit:PA)
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England's Joe Hart at today's training session (credit:PA)
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England's manager Roy Hodgson speaks with coach Ray Lewington (credit:PA)
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England goalkeeper John Ruddy during a training session at St George's Park, Burton. (credit:PA)
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England goalkeeper Joe Hart and Fraser Forster listens to goalkeeper coach Dave Watson during warm up session at St George's Park, Burton. (credit:PA)
Four years older than Baines, Cole's defensive game is still outstanding but he no longer offers a genuine attacking threat, unlike Baines.
Baines effectively plays a dual role for Everton on the left flank, and though his defensive game has improved in the last three years he is revered for his play in the final third.
Wilshere could lose his place in the team after a poor run of form
The Evertonian's set-piece prowess will also appeal to the pragmatic Hodgson.