Scoring in your first game for your country, in front of hordes of friends and family, in your home town at the ground of the team you support - Steven Spielberg would have struggled to write the script.

But Adam's incredible story does not end there.

About 18 months ago, the Southampton forward underwent an operation to correct an irregular heartbeat – at rest Adam’s heart raced at a staggering 230 beats per minute.

“It's similar to what Tony Blair had,” explained Adam.

While the man at Number Ten made a quick recovery, so did the youngster who wore the number ten for England against Slovenia.

“I was worried about my career, but my friends and family were there to support me. The club were great too. It's all gone well since then.”

Adam soon began playing again, helping Southampton to the Semi Final of this year’s FA Youth Cup. It was at the first leg at Anfield that Adam caught the attention of England Under-18 Head Coach Brian Eastick.

Adam put in another stellar performance in the second leg, laying on the equalising goal for David McGoldrick as Southampton won 3-2. However, Liverpool won the tie on penalties, but Lallana was the undoubted star amongst a galaxy of young talent.

From there came the call up for England’s clash with Slovenia at Bournemouth, the club he has supported since he was a boy.

“I got the call on Thursday, a week before the squad met up.  I was sleeping when I got the call. I could not take it in, I was a bit groggy as I had just woken up, so my mum had to take the phone. I was ecstatic,” he explained.

But Adam’s incredible few days was about to take another twist. Having joined up with the rest of the squad, Adam was told on the eve of the game that he would be starting.

“I rang my dad straight away and told him. He could not believe it. He was quite emotional at the thought of his son playing for his country.

“I could not sleep until two in the morning. I was just thinking about the game. It was brilliant, I just could not wait for kick-off to come,” he added.

His big moment duly arrived and, cheered on by 40 friends and family camped in the main stand, Adam lined up for England.

“It was brilliant. To make your debut in your home town - it's a dream come true. It was a special day. All my friends and family were there. Everytime I looked in the crowd I saw someone I knew,” he said.

But, as if the afternoon could not get any more perfect, Adam popped up after 42 minutes to give the hosts the lead.

“I was waiting at the near post just in case he did not connect properly with his cross. I took a touch, the keeper came out. It was indescribable when I saw it go in, I just went over to my family. It was a hundred times better than any other goal I have scored.”