The messages from the families, friends and mentors of the players make for emotional reading, as you can discover below in the words addressed to Maguire, Shaw and Rashford.
HARRY MAGUIRE
From his mother and father, Zoe and Alan
“Well, Harry, the time has come – and whatever happens on Sunday we are all so proud of what you, the players and England staff have achieved over the past six weeks.
“I think there will be one or two tears from us when you sing your heart out at the National Anthem. Just embrace the occasion and enjoy the day. We know you will.
“It still feels like yesterday when you Joe, Laurence and Daisy ruined our back garden by continuously playing football from morning till night. You will remember us having to constantly call you in from Mosborough fields as darkness fell with you saying, ‘in a minute Mum, next goal is the winner!’
“And of course all those freezing cold Sunday mornings travelling the country as you played junior football. It was all worth it – every single minute.
“We were proud back then. Words can’t describe how we all feel now. As you know, the whole family will be there on Sunday to cheer you on. We know you will do your best.”
