VARD LUCK LIONS

FROM BACK PAGE Chiesa was already on his way down (below), but Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne netted from the spot a minute later.

It marred another positive night for Gareth Southgate’s young team. Raheem Sterling, involved in the build-up for Vardy’s goal, produced an outstanding display as man of the match.

The Manchester City winger had called on England fans to show more love for the national team ahead of the game and led from the front, tormenting Luigi Di Biagio’s side throughout. But Southgate was forced to replace Sterling’s City teammate John Stones who could not continue after taking a ball in the face in the 69th minute. Southgate is now set to finalise his World Cup squad ahead of his final two warm-up matches, against Nigeria on June 2 and Costa Rica five days later.