England are preparing for their 2016 European Championships qualifier against Slovenia on Sunday at Watford's London Colney training ground today and tomorrow.

The Three Lions usually prepare for forthcoming fixtures at Arsenal's training base, situated next door to the Hornets.

England are using Watford's training ground - which previously belonged to the Gunners - as the north London side's is current undergoing pitch work.

Current England assistant manager Ray Lewington is a former manager of the Golden Boys, spending almost three years at the helm between 2002 and 2005.

And having linked up with Roy Hodgson at Fulham following his Vicarage Road exit, Lewington was appointed as assistant of national side in 2012.

Everton midfielder Tom Cleverley and Tottenham Hotspur wideman Andros Townsend are two others with Watford links, the duo having spent time on loan in WD18 previously.

Cleverley scored 11 times in 33 Championship outings for the Golden Boys during the 2009/10 campaign, whilst Townsend's contribution was rather less auspicious, making just three appearances before being sent back to White Hart Lane.

England currently top Group E ahead of Sunday's clash in Slovenia, having taken maximum points from their first five qualifying fixtures for France 2016.