England host Australia in a sold-out friendly at Wembley on Friday evening.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at five of the main talking points ahead of the international encounter.

Some Ashes revenge for England?

Alex Carey runs out Jonny Bairstow
Alex Carey’s run-out of Jonny Bairstow made headlines during this summer’s Ashes (Mike Egerton/PA)

…or will there be a famous second Socceroos win?

Harry Kewell
Harry Kewell scored in Australia’s win over England in 2003 (Chris Young/PA)

A chance to experiment for Southgate

Gareth Southgate and Steve Holland
Gareth Southgate’s side face Italy next week (Joe Giddens/PA)

Can Watkins or Nketiah stake claim to be Kane deputy?

Ollie Watkins
Ollie Watkins is in fine form for Aston Villa (Barrington Coombs/PA)

Israel-Palestine victims to be remembered

Black armbands will be worn and a period of silence observed before Friday’s friendly to remember the innocent victims of the conflict in Israel and Palestine. The Football Association has confirmed its plans to pay tribute, having come under pressure to illuminate the Wembley arch in the colours of the Israeli flag following attacks by Hamas militants over the weekend which were followed by Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Flags, replica kits and other representations of nationality not linked to England or Australia will not be permitted inside Wembley.

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