SWP will play on the right-flank ably assisted by his fellow Chelsea team-mates Frank Lampard and Joe Cole in a five-man midfield.
England boss Steve McClaren has stated that he will name his team at 6.30pm tonight, but it appears that his favoured journos have already being briefed as to the side that will start the vital Euro 200 qualifier.
England need a point to reach the finals next summer.
Wayne Bridge will take the left-back berth with Ashley Cole not risked but on the bench.