JESSE Lingard made a piece of Warrington history last night - and it could be a World Cup omen for England.

By starting the Three Lions' 2-1 victory over Tunisia in Volgograd, the Longford lad became the first Warrington-born player to play at a World Cup for more than half a century.

The last man from this town to play on football's grandest stage was Roger Hunt, who was a part of the England team that brought home the trophy in 1966.

The former William Beamont High School pupil, who first kicked a football at junior club Penketh United, put in a solid display in midfield as Gareth Southgate's men got their campaign off to a positive start.

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However, the Manchester United man will be disappointed he did not get himself on the scoresheet after being presented with several clear-cut chances in the first half.

His first came as early as the second minute when he saw a close-range effort saved by Tunisia goalkeeper Mouez Hassen.

Lingard then saw a volley deflected narrowly over the bar before failing to establish a clean connection on another volley when unmarked at the far post.

However, he came closest when latching onto a through ball before seeing his shot roll agonisingly onto the post.

Lingard was replaced by Eric Dier in injury time, just after skipper Harry Kane had scored England's dramatic late winner.