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Ince was on the bench as one of the substitute goalkeepers in T&T coach Leo Beenhakker's team which lost out 2-0 to England at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. This time around, though, he's lining up as the most experienced of the three goalies in the team, with Jan Michael Williams and Marvin Phillip as the other two who have shown a fair amount of promise between the sticks.
"It's definitely a big game for us and for guys like myself and the other boys who play professionally in England I think you're always waiting on a game like this. Playing England in Port of Spain should be a gripping contest because I think all of us in the Trinidad squad will be really geared up for the match and hoping to turn the tables," Ince told Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) media officer Shaun Fuentes.
"So far I haven't seen anything to show that there were players based overseas and also local as we have gelled very well so far. I think everyone wants to give their best for Trinidad and Tobago and that can work in our favour," Ince said.
On working alongside two younger custodians in Phillip and Williams, the former Crewe Alexandra and Defence Force shot stopper is hoping to pass on his knowledge and experience.
"I want to show them what it is to work hard and be committed and also to keep a cool head when dealing with certain situations. So far they've done well and they want to achieve good things. It is important for them to keep on learning and picking up the bits in every session."
Ince added that the "Soca Warriors" will definitely want to give a good account against England, with the other friendly against Jamaica and then the World Cup qualifier against Bermuda on June 15 and 22, respectively, also in mind.
"I think we all want to ensure that we can give a good account against a powerhouse like England. We can gain a lot from this match and if we can hold our own and come away with a positive result I think it would be a good boost for the World Cup qualifiers coming up," Ince added.