Their last encounter dates back to 1 March 2006 in a friendly at Anfield. England won 2-1 thanks to goals from Peter Crouch and Joe Cole.
England have scored in each of their last eight World Cup encounters with South American sides.
Uruguay played twice in São Paulo the last time the World Cup was held in Brazil (1950), drawing 2-2 against Spain and winning 3-2 against Sweden.
England recorded their highest ever World Cup pass completion rate (91%) in the opening match vs Italy (1966-2014).
Daniel Sturridge has scored three goals in his last four appearances for England.
Wayne Rooney is yet to score a World Cup goal. This will be his 10th game, if he plays.
Rooney created more chances than any other player in the England vs Italy game (3, including one assist).
Uruguay continued their run of not winning an opening group game since 1970 and they have won only once in their second game in their last six World Cup appearances.
Uruguay have picked up a red card in two of their last four games at the World Cup.
England have never conceded 2+ goals in three successive World Cup games before.
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