Had it not been for an incredibly controversial VAR decision, England would have ended the international break with a perfect record of two goals, two clean sheets and two wins from two games.

Of course, it's important not to get too excited about the Three Lions' World Cup hopes, but positive performances against the Netherlands and Italy suggest Gareth Southgate's side will give a decent account of themselves in Russia - especially compared to the last two international tournaments.

Following the 1-1 draw with Azzurri at Wembley, we asked England fans to issue each of the eleven starters individual performance ratings out of ten. And we can now reveal the four players who impressed Three Lions fans most from Tuesday night's performance...

Jesse Lingard wrestles for the ball

Jesse Lingard - 6.6: The versatile Manchester United star added to his winning goal against the Netherlands with an assist for Jamie Vardy's opening strike and impressed in his dual role in the engine room, partnering Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain but regularly breaking through from the midfield to become part of the attack. Wasn't quite as lively as he could have been though, and was given a rest after 71 minutes.

Raheem Sterling - 6.6: The first half witnessed arguably Sterling's best performance yet in an England jersey as he continually got himself on the ball and created problems for Italy's notoriously resilient defence.

Eventually finished the match with the most chances created, most dribbles and second-most shots at goal of any England player, but a goal or assist evaded the Manchester City forward.

Gareth Southgate discusses with Raheem Sterling

Kieran Trippier - 6.7: With Kyle Walker moving to centre-half, Trippier is now the obvious choice for England's right wing-back role and has looked solid in both games, not letting much go past him defensively while popping up with dangerous deliveries at the other end.

He created two chances with two accurate crosses against Italy and that could be a huge weapon for England when Harry Kane is back in the fold.

Eric Dier - 7: The more adventurous feel to England's attack wouldn't be possible without someone anchoring the midfield and the Tottenham utility man did an excellent job on Tuesday night, especially in terms of possession as he controlled the direction of the game with simple but effective passes.

The real question though is whether he's proved a better option than Jordan Henderson, who impressed as well when England beat the Netherlands at Wembley.

View the poll results in full below...

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