Former champions Italy and Uruguay clash in Natal this afternoon (6pm) to decide who will join surprise package Costa Rica in qualifying for the last 16 from World Cup Group D.
The two sides sit on three points after two games, both having lost to Costa Rica and beaten England. Italy only need to draw, however, due to their superior goal difference.
The good news for Uruguay is that deadly striker Luis Suarez, who missed their first match through injury but came back to sink England with two goals, is fit to play.
Already-eliminated England will try to salvage some pride against Costa Rica in Belo Horizonte. But the Central Americans are on a high, aiming to secure top spot and set themselves up against the Group C runners-up in the last 16.
ENGLAND TO SEE NINE CHANGES
England manager Roy Hodgson will be making nine changes to the England squad in a bid to recover some pride.
"We're very conscious that our fans are as disappointed and devastated as we are, but they are still supporting us," he said.
"We had sympathy and kind words from the fans who saw us at the hotel, and we want to make certain they see something against Costa Rica that they can take some encouragement from."
The most significant changes in the squad are in midfield where Ross Barkley and Jack Wilshere will start their first World Cup games.
Luke Shaw will become the youngest player to have started at this World Cup as Leighton Baines is out with a hamstring injury.
Ben Foster, James Milner, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Frank Lampard and Adam Lallana also come into the XI.
Hodgson says he is not treating the World Cup with contempt by making so many changes. He is desperate to win the match.
"It's a top-ranked international on the biggest stage, so anything else than taking the game very seriously and trying to win the game in its own right would be out of the question," Hodgson added.
Hodgson admitted leading England to their fastest World Cup exit in history was a chastening experience.
"I've realised that, at this top level in a World Cup, it's unforgiving," the England manager said.
"A moment really of sheer misfortune can throw everyone into a realm of despair that you didn't know was possible.
"It's been a very tough few days and it's hard to pick yourselves up for a game that, even if you do well in, serves no purpose."
Lampard will lead the side out in Belo Horizonte, but his 106th cap may not be his last.
Hodgson added: "A quality player like him is always good to have available if needed.
"I haven't had that conversation with him as such. But I'm pretty sure that, if we said to him look the chances are you might not feature quite so much but please don't retire, please be available, I'm sure he'd say we could count on him. He loves playing for England."