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Do you think England should play tonight’s game tactically or to win?

England fans are brimming with confidence ahead of the Three Lions’ World Cup group decider against Belgium.

Both England and Belgium are assured of their place in the last 16, and are expected to make a number of changes for their final Group G game.

There has been much debate in the media, pubs, offices and living rooms across England about whether Gareth Southgate’s side would actually be better off finishing second rather than top as it could see them avoid a quarter-final against Brazil.

Many fans felt England should play to win the final Group G game, which could see the Three Lions land in the same side of the draw as Brazil, France, Argentina, Portugal and Uruguay.

That was despite the fact England have not won a knockout game since the World Cup in 2006.

But Belgium boss Roberto Martinez reportedly favours a second-place finish and is expected to rest players.

Belgium fan Mark Moors, 50, from Brussels, said he agreed with his national team’s manager and preferred a draw with England.

He said: “For tomorrow I hope it will be a good game because I’m afraid second place may be better in the group.

“Because of the next rounds and the opposing teams you are going to meet.

“I think it’s logic.

“Maybe the English team are thinking the same thing but they are not expressing it like us.”

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