Just as the Premier League season is getting into full swing again, we must pause for another round of internationals.
England manager Gareth Southgate - finally allowed back into stadiums in recent weeks to assess players first-hand - announces his latest squad on Tuesday afternoon.
It's set to be much larger than the usual selection of 23 players because England have three fixtures this month and because managers are on edge about player burn-out.
England manager Gareth Southgate watches last week's match between Aston Villa and Sheffield United as he prepares to name his latest squad
England fixtures
All at Wembley Stadium
October 8 Wales Friendly
October 11 Belgium Nations League
October 14 Denmark Nations League
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The Three Lions first play Wales in a friendly on Thursday next week before a home double-header in the UEFA Nations League.