England will be out to make it three wins from three on Tuesday when they take on Montenegro in their latest European Championship qualifier at Wembley.
The Three Lions appear to have shaken off their World Cup disappointment by introducing a number of fresh faces to their line-up, much to the long-suffering fans’ delight.
Goalkeeper Joe Hart has taken to international life like a duck to water, while Manchester City team-mate Adam Johnson is proving a revelation after notching his first goals for his country in recent Group G triumphs.
Fabio Capello, under pressure following their disastrous summer in South Africa, has alleviated much of the negativity following back-to-back wins over Bulgaria and Switzerland.
The manner of both successes has pleased the spectators with goals and attacking play flowing.
Bulgaria were dispatched 4-0 at the national stadium while the Swiss were dumped resoundingly 3-1 in their own backyard as England stamped their authority on proceedings.
Johnson notched in both games after coming off the bench and he will be seeking to improve on his decent return against the European minnows this time around.
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Although England are overwhelming sportsbook favourites to win the clash, they must keep tabs on Roma striker Mirko Vucinic, who has the potential to cause some problems.
The frontman is a household name in Italy and something of an icon in the newly-formed nation, but he is out on his own in an otherwise unknown side.
Fortunately for the hosts, Fiorentina talisman Stevan Jovetic remains on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on the knee ligaments he damaged in August.
Liverpool fans may remember the shaggy-haired youngster after his brace condemned the Reds to a 2-0 Champions League loss back in September 2009.
Montenegro coach Zlatko Kranjcar, the father of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Niko, led the team to excellent 1-0 wins over Wales and Bulgaria as they got their campaign off to a dream start.
On Friday they beat Switzerland 1-0 to move to the top of the table.
With Jermain Defoe, John Terry and Michael Dawson missing for England and Frank Lampard struggling for fitness, that could offer the likes of Johnson, Joleon Lescott and Arsenal protege Jack Wilshere the chance to stake their claims in the side.
This will be the first meeting between the two countries since Montenegro gained independence from Serbia in 2006.
