Rickie Lambert will start for England against Ecuador this week - just days after completing his move to Liverpool.
The Mail on Sunday says Lambert's Anfield move will be confirmed on Sunday after he passed a two-part medical, which began at Spire Hospital in Mossley Hill at 9am on Saturday, then completed at the club's Melwood training ground.
A £4million fee with Southampton and terms for a two-year contract had already been agreed.
England step up their preparations for Brazil against Ecuador and boss Roy Hodgson is eager to give game time to those not heavily involved against Peru, which means Lambert will win his fifth cap.
Hodgson said: "I'm sure that when he plays against Ecuador you'll see a fella' running around with all the joy that his heart can muster. He's very happy to be here with England and that the move has gone through to Liverpool. I congratulate him and I congratulate Liverpool on signing a good player."
