A victory against Argentina in Tokyo will take England a long way towards winning Pool C and reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.

Scrum-half Ben Youngs will make his 92nd England appearance, overtaking Jonny Wilkinson's record for back, while George Ford and Owen Farrell will form a twin playmaking axis once again. 

Sportsmail's NIK SIMON has the run-down of England's starting XV for the decisive clash in Tokyo. 

FULL BACK: 15. Elliot Daly AGE: 26 CAPS: 35

Starts 18th consecutive Test. His deft kicking game has been effective in transition play from defence to attack.

WING: 14. Anthony Watson AGE: 25 CAPS: 38

Shown flashes of brilliance in attack as he searches for 2017 Lions form after long injury setback.

CENTRE: 13. Manu Tuilagi AGE: 28 CAPS: 36

Delivered one of the standout performances of the World Cup so far as a one-man wrecking ball against Tonga.

CENTRE: 12. Owen Farrell (C) AGE: 28 CAPS: 75

Second kicking option could be key in attack as defences are rushing up to try to force drops in humid conditions.

WING: 11. Jonny May AGE: 29 CAPS: 48

Speedy cover defence could be important against a side who love to attack from deep in broken play.

FLY-HALF: 10. George Ford AGE: 26 CAPS: 61

Rediscovered his confidence in the No 10 shirt and can trouble the Pumas with clever passes at the gainline.

SCRUM-HALF: 9. Ben Youngs AGE: 30 CAPS: 91

Overtakes Jonny Wilkinson as England's most-capped back but must improve on tempo from previous start.

NUMBER EIGHT: 8. Billy Vunipola AGE: 26 CAPS: 47

His Tongan countrymen broke through Argentina's 10-12 channel seven times last week so the giant No 8 will look to follow suit.

OPENSIDE FLANKER: 7. Sam Underhill AGE: 23 CAPS: 11

Almost two stone lighter than his opposite man but could run Pumas off their feet at the breakdown.

BLINDSIDE FLANKER 6. Tom Curry AGE: 21 CAPS: 15

Adapting to No 6 jersey by studying videos of Australia's David Pocock during one-to-one sessions with World Cup winner Richard Hill. 

SECOND ROW: 5. George Kruis AGE: 29 CAPS: 37

Needs to combat Pumas' line-out which provided platform for three tries against Tonga last week. 

SECOND ROW: 4. Maro Itoje AGE: 24 CAPS: 30

Reunited with Saracens partner George Kruis for the first time in Japan. Superior dynamism and athletic ability could be key. 

PROP: 3. Kyle Sinckler AGE: 26 CAPS: 27

Warned the Pumas that England want to bring out their scrum and maul 'tank' in the opening 30 minutes of the contest.

HOOKER: 2. Jamie George AGE: 28 CAPS: 41

Using 'cricket' trigger-words to perfect lineout throwing — holding his position after releasing the ball, like a cover drive.

PROP: 1. Joe Marler AGE: 29 CAPS: 64

Showed his softer side in an 'owl cafe' this week but has re-established himself as a fierce international scrummager.  

SUBSTITUTES: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Mako Vunipola, Dan Cole, Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam, Willi Heinz, Henry Slade, Jack Nowell. 

ARGENTINA

Boffelli; Moroni, Orlando, De La Fuente, Carreras; Urdapilleta, Cubelli; Chaparro, Montoya, Figallo; Pagadizabal, Lavanini; Matera, Kremer, Desio.

SUBSTITUTES: Creevy, Vivas, Medrano, Alemanno, Lezana, Ezcurra, Mensa, Delguy.