Dele Alli is set to be called up to Gareth Southgate's England squad despite the threat of a FIFA ban, it is understood.
The Three Lions welcome Slovenia to Wembley next week for a World Cup qualifier that is swiftly followed by a trip to the Baltics to take on Lithuania.
England's place in Russia is all but assured given they have a five-point cushion at the top of Group F, but Southgate may have to deal without Alli for the end of qualification - and even beyond.
FIFA has confirmed that its disciplinary committee will decide by Thursday what, if any, punishment the Tottenham midfielder faces for raising his middle finger during the qualifier against Slovakia.