The 17-year-old came on to replace Sweden’s Freddie Ljungberg and made a positive impact as he chipped over a superb cross for Gilberto Silva to equalise.

It was a big moment for the teenager who made his full England debut against Hungary ahead of the World Cup Finals in Germany - and who scored his first goal for England Under 21s against Moldova in midweek.

It’s an exciting thought that he could one day link up with Wayne Rooney for the Three Lions, forming one of the youngest and most talented front lines in the world.

Rooney once again proved his sublime talent by scoring twice for Manchester United in their 5-1 victory over Fulham on Sunday.

England captain John Terry was also celebrating, scoring in Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday with Frank Lampard also on target.

England vice-captain Steven Gerrard featured in Liverpool’s midfield as the Community Shield holders were held to a 1-1 draw at newly-promoted Sheffield United, winning a penalty for his side that Robbie Fowler converted.

Two-cap Darren Bent continued his rich vein of form with Charlton’s opening goal of the new season, but it wasn’t enough to prevent West Ham winning 3-1 at Upton Park.

Sol Campbell clocked up a clean sheet in his first outing at new club Portsmouth with Harry Redknapp’s side emerging as 3-0 victors against Blackburn.

Stewart Downing, who had three assists in England’s 4-0 victory over Greece last week, scored an early goal for Middlesbrough at Reading. But the Teessiders crashed to a 3-2 defeat – even though they had taken a 2-0 first half lead.

Andrew Johnson opened his account for Everton following his move to Goodison Park with the first goal in a 2-1 win over Watford. Team-mate Phil Neville also featured in a bright start to the season for the Merseyside club.

Goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, who made his England debut against Greece, survived an injury scare as Wigan crashed to defeat at Newcastle. The 25-year-old collided with Newcastle’s England Under 21 striker Shola Ameobi just before the hour mark but fortunately stayed on the pitch.

Ameobi had the last laugh as he scored one and made one in Newcastle’s 2-1 victory.