England's Jonny Wilkinson will start at fly-half in the World Cup quarter-final against France, BBC Sport understands.
Wilkinson has shaken off an arm injury and will be selected ahead of Toby Flood for Saturday's showdown.
"Wilkinson has returned to full fitness and will play against France," said BBC rugby correspondent Ian Robertson.
"It looks certain there will be only one change, with Mark Cueto coming in on the left wing to replace [the suspended] Delon Armitage."
Jonny has history with France. If he steps up with his first kick and gets it over, it would undoubtedly deflate the French. Jonny will be the first to admit he didn't get it right against Scotland and he will be first to do something about it.Richard HillEngland 2003 World Cup winner
Centre Mike Tindall is making good progress from his leg injury and expects to be fit with Flood standing by in case Tindall fails to recover. There are not expected to be any changes in the pack.
Wilkinson has struggled in New Zealand so far, converting only nine of his 20 place-kicks.
With England trailing Scotland 12-9 in their final group match on Saturday, he was replaced by Flood, who set up the winning try for Chris Ashton with a fine pass.
But despite Wilkinson's struggles, manager Martin Johnson has stuck with the man who inspired England to victories over the French in the last two World Cup semi-finals.
In 2003, he kicked all 24 points, while four years later he posted a late penalty and a drop-goal as England came from behind to knock out the hosts in Paris.
"You want to be selected on current form, not because eight years ago you were outstanding - I was playing really well when I was 12," said Flood.
"At the same time, you understand that some people have the ability - and Jonny was phenomenal the day he kicked them out of the World Cup in Paris, which will help his side of the argument."
Flood, 26, has only started one match in his six appearances over the past two World Cups but did start England's 17-9 Six Nations victory over the French in February.
The Leicester man trained in the No.12 shirt on Wednesday, as England rehearsed drills in the possible absence of Tindall.
"If I get 78 minutes or two minutes I just try to do what I can," added Flood.
"You make mental notes for half-time or for when you come on, but I can't suddenly storm onto the pitch and make it 16 players against 15."
