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Dele Alli and the rest of England’s stars look relaxed in training ahead of Thursday night’s Wembley World Cup qualifier against Slovenia

DELE ALLI and the rest of England's stars look relaxed in training ahead of Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia at Wembley.

Gareth Southgate put the Three Lions squad through their paces, with a win enough to seal qualification, with Alli particularly enjoying himself.

Dele Alli messes around with Jake Livermore during England training on Wednesday morning
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Dele Alli messes around with Jake Livermore during England training on Wednesday morningCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
England duo Dele Alli and Jake Livermore were clearly enjoying themselves in England training on Wednesday
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England duo Dele Alli and Jake Livermore were clearly enjoying themselves in England training on WednesdayCredit: Getty

The Tottenham star, 21, was seen jokingly kneeing Jake Livermore in the ribs.

Former club team-mates Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling were also spotted sharing a joke during Wednesday's session.

Alli's Spurs team-mate Harry Kane meanwhile - who has been named England captain for the game - looked typically focused as he looks to continue his fine form from recent weeks.

After a dry August, Kane scored 13 times in all competitions in September, including a perfect hat-trick away to APOEL in the Champions League.

England stars were put through their paces on Wednesday ahead of their Slovenia clash
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England stars were put through their paces on Wednesday ahead of their Slovenia clashCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Gareth Southgate watched on as his England stars trained for the Slovenia game on Thursday
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Gareth Southgate watched on as his England stars trained for the Slovenia game on ThursdayCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

The England star also scored twice in games against Huddersfield, West Ham, Borussia Dortmund, Everton and Malta - in the World Cup qualifier on September 1.

Southgate's Three Lions go into the game five points clear of Slovakia in the top spot of Group F - with six wins from their eight games.

However, the Slovakians sit just ONE point ahead of both Slovenia and Scotland - with all three clubs going into their penultimate group fixture with everything to play for.

England on the other hand have a much simpler task, knowing they need just one point to all-but qualify.

Harry Kane was one star working hard during England training on Wednesday morning
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Harry Kane was one star working hard during England training on Wednesday morningCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Tottenham star Harry Kane was hard at work ahead of the Wembley World Cup qualifier
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Tottenham star Harry Kane was hard at work ahead of the Wembley World Cup qualifierCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
England stars looked focused in training ahead of their game against Slovenia on Thursday night
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England stars looked focused in training ahead of their game against Slovenia on Thursday nightCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

A win in either of their two matches would seal the deal.

On the home front, Scotland go up firstly against Slovakia - in their biggest game of the group stage so far, given the situation - before travelling away to Slovenia in their final game.

Scotland take on Slovakia on Thursday at 7.45pm at Hampden Park.

Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge shared a joke during England training on Wednesday
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Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge shared a joke during England training on WednesdayCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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