Alli to step up for a penalty

Dele Alli will put his hand up for a penalty if England are taken to a shootout by Colombia in their World Cup last-16 match on Tuesday.

England have lost six times out of seven on spot-kicks at major tournaments, with their coach Gareth Southgate guilty of missing against Germany at Euro 96.

"We're confident and looking to change things," he said at England's training base in Repino on Saturday. "Everyone wants to step up and help the team if we can. If I'm on the pitch, I want to take one. I'll ask to try and take one."

Alli is expected to return to the starting line-up against Colombia, having sustained a thigh strain in the opening game against Tunisia and sat out against both Panama and Belgium. He will be up against a familiar foe in Moscow, given his Tottenham teammate Davinson Sanchez plays for Colombia in central defence. Sanchez's primary focus will be stopping Harry Kane.

"Obviously I hope Harry comes out on top," Alli said. "Davinson's a great player, a great guy as well. It's hard not to support him but, as players, there are no friendships on the pitch.

“He's a great player, but no player is perfect. We know how he plays, we know his strengths, and we'll look to try and exploit his very few weaknesses."