Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard believes England can "go up another gear" ahead of their World Cup round of 16 clash with Colombia.

England have played well at this tournament but Gareth Southgate's players noted the quality of the two last-16 matches they watched on Saturday. The pace, power and skill of France. The cunning and clinical nature of Uruguay.

"We can definitely go up another gear," he said. "The further you go, the more intense it gets. But we can match that.

"There is another level. In training everyone is looking sharp. Everyone is 100 per cent on it. Colombia are a great side. A tough, physical side. And Falcao is a great finisher. In and around the box he is lethal.

"But you know we've got the men to deal with that. And our qualities and our threats can cause them problems. We know we are ready and we have another gear."