Gareth Southgate has urged his England players to make their mark in history tonight.

The Three Lions' huge Euro 2020 last-16 clash with Germany is looming at 5pm.

And national team boss Southgate wants his side to make the very most of the massive Wembley opportunity.

"Every time you pull on an England shirt you have the opportunity to score a goal that will be shown for ever, that lives with people for ever," he said.

"To create a bit of skill, to be involved in a match that survives in the memory. That’s the beauty of playing for your country and it’s to be cherished.

"If you think of all the big players in history - when you picture those great players it’s usually in an international shirt. That’s the opportunity every time, and it’s one that few get. They should relish that.

"These landmarks are opportunities, to go beyond where some fantastic players have gone before. I can’t win this game. It will be the players who win it. The opportunity is theirs."

Speculation is growing over Southgate's team selection to face Joachim Low's side, with some reports suggesting he could switch to a 3-4-3 system.

The Athletic have reported that Arsenal's Bukayo Saka will keep his place after a bright display in the group-stage victory over the Czech Republic.

Southgate could opt for a back three of Kyle Walker, Harry Maguire and John Stones in front of ex-Carlisle United goalkeeper Jordan Pickford - a decision that could mean disappointment for Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Mason Mount, the latter available again after 10 days of isolation.

It is England's first tournament meeting with the Germans since 2010's 4-1 World Cup defeat in South Africa.

Prior to that England won 1-0 in Euro 2000 after the infamous 1996 Euro 96 semi-final penalty shoot-out defeat in which former defender Southgate had the decisive penalty saved.

He said yesterday: "What happened to me in my career has helped in many areas of my life, but it’s of no importance to [these players]. At some point, barriers are broken. 

"In previous eras we’ve always talked about the past and other teams with their records, and the baggage and everything else.

"There’s no reason for these boys to feel that way. Most weren’t born when a lot of those games happened. It’s an irrelevance for them."

Germany boss Low could consider a recall for the experienced Thomas Muller in the game that kicks off at 5pm and is live on BBC One.