When Lionel Messi takes to the field at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for Argentina's World Cup final against Spain, he will become only the second player in history to actually play in three World Cup finals, joining Brazil's legendary right back Cafu in an exclusive club that has stood untouched for over two decades.

Messi has never faced a Three Lions team before in his 21-year international career

The 39-year-old has previously faced Brazil, Uruguay, Germany, Italy, Spain and France during his glittering career, but England remained the only major football power missing…