Mapping out England's possible journey to the 2022 World Cup final on December 18 in Qatar

Having captured the imagination of the country in both the World Cup of 2018 when they were semi-finalists and having gone one better in Euro 2020 but ultimately losing to Italy, England now have the experience required to go all the way in Qatar. Handed a relatively kind draw in Group B where Gareth Southgate's side will meet their friends across the pond in the USA, play a first-ever match with Iran and meet a potential British rival in either Wales or Scotland (should they get past Ukraine in the play-offs), England have every right to be confident of progressing to the knockout stages.

Ad/> After all, the Three Lions have failed to advance from the initial group stage only three times — and only once in the last six decades. World CupSouthgate ready to wait for Ukraine resolution as England uncertainty 'irrelevant'3 HOURS AGO For those England supporters who may well be sketching out their country's route to the final on December 18 — fear not, we've got you covered.

Last 16 Should England top the group, as expected, they would meet the runners-up of Group A on Sunday, December 4 at the Al Bayt Stadium at 7pm (BST). One of either Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal and Netherlands.

Let's say Louis van Gaal's side finish top and Qatar are bottom (sorry, hosts!), then it would be a toss-up between Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal and free-scoring South Americans Ecuador. However, should Southgate's side only finish second in Group B, then it could well be the Oranje in the round of 16 or whoever tops Group A — a match that would take place at Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan on Saturday, December 3 at 3pm.