Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will captain England in Tuesday night's friendly against Belgium on the same night as he collects his 50th cap for his country.
The 25-year-old is set to start in midfield at Wembley to reach the milestone for his country.
"I think I have grown so much as a player and a person since I first came into the group at 19," he said.
"I was probably a bit of a nervous player when I first came into the England squad, but as time has gone on I've played more big games, more games at major tournaments. I have enjoyed every moment.
"Fifty caps, it is a pinch me moment, it will be an honour. On my 50th cap, to walk out at Wembley in front of my family and friends, it is a great honour, I'm a bit speechless."
England boss Gareth Southgate has had to contend with a number of injuries, both before he announced his squad and during the camp.
"It is an incredible number who are unavailable to us," he said.
"I haven't experienced that before, but it means there are opportunities for other people. It is increasingly difficult at international level."
Southgate confirmed Jude Bellingham could play the whole game, having recovered from the cramp which forced him off against Brazil on Saturday.
Meanwhile, England players will again wear shirts without names on the back in the second half against Belgium as part of a campaign to raise awareness of dementia.
The 'disappearance' of the names from the first half to the second is intended to highlight how people with dementia can lose precious memories.
The move is part of an ongoing partnership between Alzheimer's Society and the Football Association, with nameless shirts first worn for the match against Switzerland in March 2022.
The custom shirts will be auctioned after the match to raise funds to support Alzheimer's Society research.
Kate Lee, the charity's chief executive, said: "We hope this striking gesture with the player's shirts will once again get fans across the country talking, and thinking about the signs and symptoms of dementia.
"By using football to shine a spotlight and increase awareness of dementia symptoms, we hope to not only encourage fans to donate towards our early diagnosis research, but also to support their loved ones just as much as they support their football team.
"This means taking crucial first steps in seeking a diagnosis if they suspect someone they care about may be affected. A diagnosis can be daunting but it's better to know."
