He's one of the most improved players under Jurgen Klopp and on Sunday evening, Adam Lallana showed us that he's managed to transfer his good form with Liverpool onto the international scene. And as England fans, we're so glad he does.

In what was a huff-and-puff victory over Slovakia, former Saints attacker Lallana really was the bright spark in this England side that looked devoid of any real attacking edge. Lallana had cruelly seen a long-range effort cannon off the inside of the post before his goal went in with minutes to spare and it was no less than he deserved.

And after the solid showing, there are many who feel that he could be a massive part of our qualifying campaign going forward. He brings skill, quality and the ability to bring colleagues into the game - all traits that will be essential if England want to qualify from this group.

So with all this in mind, here are three reasons why Adam Lallana could be England's star man in this qualifying campaign...

His positioning is fantastic

Whilst Harry Kane looked like a 1930's horse-cart on Sunday evening, Lallana effortlessly breezed through opposition lines to create chances for himself and others. He creates angles with his movement and is a real asset in this England team, especially when we're not playing well.

Dele Alli and Theo Walcott came on and showed some glimpses of creativity but apart from that and Raheem Sterling's never-ending quest to get to the touchline, England didn't create many clear cut opportunities.

If Lallana can continue to move opponents out of position then it will naturally create opportunities for the Three Lions going forward.

He's the most naturally gifted player in this England side

This is a bold claim but compared to the other players in this squad, Adam Lallana is technically the most gifted player in the eleven.

Whilst the likes of Townsend, Sterling, Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain all possess the pace Lallana doesn't, they don't have the same skill as the former Southampton man.

And as England go up against better opposition both in the group and hopefully in Russia, pacy wingers get schooled far too easily by quality defenders. Lallana has another edge to his game that gives him a certain level of unpredictability.

He needs to make up for lost time

As a 28-year-old, Lallana should now be at the peak of his career.

But he's a man that didn't get to the Premier League until he was 24-years-old. He was capped first in November 2013 and unlike some others in this squad, he's a relative new face to have around.

This isn't a bad thing and for Lallana, it should really spur him on to better things. The supporters are behind him all the way and the stage is there for him to compete on.