When winning isn't the best option

It is slightly ironic to think that winning might not be the best option but that is certainly the case for England and Belgium.

Both have qualified thanks to their respective victories over Panama and Tunisia at the weekend, meaning all that is left is for the two teams to face each other.

Whoever wins will finish top, while a draw would see the 'Three Lions' take the crown thanks to the virtue of a better disciplinary record.

However, finishing in first might mean they draw a more difficult opponent than if they were to finish in second and that is because of the standings in Group H.

At the moment, Japan and Senegal are tied for first with four points. Colombia is a close third with three - meaning two of the three sides will be making it through to the Round of 16.

For England and Belgium, Colombia would be the biggest threat to face, then Senegal and finally Japan. So, if the South American side were to finish in second after the final round of fixtures, Group G's winner would face the tougher draw.

In addition, whoever finished first would potentially face Germany or Brazil in the quarter-final stage, which is another potential disadvantage of finishing in top position.