Sven-Goran Eriksson is poised to spring a World Cup surprise by including Michael Carrick in the team to play Ecuador.
Spurs midfielder Carrick has not been involved in any of the three group matches in Germany but manager Eriksson is understood to be ready to bring him into his midfield for Sunday's last-16 clash in Stuttgart.
Carrick, 24, started in the B international against Belarus last month and failed to impress Eriksson.