England will play France in the main quarter-final on Saturday, 10 December. Gareth Southgate's team have made the most progress when compared to matches in the Nations League. The English have not conceded in three successive games. In doing so, they have scored twelve goals - a repeat of the best result in the history of the founding team. Not only the starting players are in great form, but also the reserves. Rashford and Grealish provide essential support in the second half. Foden has fitted into the squad perfectly, despite the loss of Raheem Sterling. In the play-off against Senegal, England showed character, surviving a tough first half. It was Jordan Pickford who made the difference. The goalkeeper repelled a very difficult shot from the Senegalese forward from outside the box. It was a key moment in the closing stages of the game. The Africans fell apart after the first conceded goal. That said, England were not without their negative side. Raheem Sterling was unable to take part in the match. His home was robbed. The footballer should be back in time for the meeting with France, but it is unlikely he will be seen as a key performer. Even more embarrassing is the injury to Declan Rice. The key midfielder missed one of the training sessions. His participation in the quarter-final is now highly questionable. France are still playing in economy mode. It is difficult to understand the potential of the national team, given their lack of serious level of resistance. The world champions have serious problems against Denmark. All the other opponents have not posed any significant difficulties. The main star of the tournament is, predictably, Kylian Mbappe. The team's top forward has already scored five goals. Mbappe scored the turning point goals against Denmark and Poland. The World Cup is also of great quality for Olivier Giroud. The veteran scored three goals. But there are big questions in defence. France conceded in all matches at the tournament. That was no fluke. Poland, meanwhile, could have caused problems for the world champions in the first half if they had converted their chances. The encounter between the two giants does not follow a natural scenery. The risks involved are minimal. France will be much more cautious than their previous opponents. England's counterattacking prowess, as they showed against Senegal, is excellent. At the same time, Southgate's team is backed by a defence that has been operating almost without a breakdown. Maguire and Stones play at a very high level. It is possible that the first goal in this match will be the last. It is also logical to assume extra time in a battle of the giants.