Phil Jones played as a deep-lying midfielder , but it didn ’ t feel like a midfielder ’ s performance . He was embarrassed by Giorgio Chiellini for their goal , and he was lucky to get away with losing his man at the previous set-piece . When England were in possession , he didn ’ t work hard enough to get on the ball — he was happy to let Chris Smalling bring the ball out . Manchester United defender Phil Jones failed to impress after being handed a midfield role . Jones ( right ) returns to the centre circle after playing a part in conceding Italy 's opening goal . Roy Hodgson 's 'experiment ' of playing Jones as a deep central midfielder did n't pay dividends . Read Martin Samuel 's full match report from the Juventus Stadium . Out of possession , he often flew out in an attempt to deal with the danger . This is fine when he wins the ball , but a very risky tactic . In fairness , he dropped back nicely in between the centre halves regularly , which is clearly what he feels comfortable doing . The main problem is that he has a habit of chasing the ball when he can ’ t win it . He looks like he ’ s been fired out of a cannon ! He ’ ll need to assess situations better and hold his position in front of the back four . Sir Alex Ferguson famously labelled Jones the next Duncan Edwards , but he didn ’ t look very Edwards-like . At 23 , it feels like we ’ re still trying to figure out his best position . He is being asked to play a role that needs to be filled by a more technically-proficient player — like Andrea Pirlo . Wayne Rooney looked excellent against Italy , like the elder statesman leading his younger team-mates . He does everything with intelligence and showed his quality with 30-yard diagonal balls and a fine effort against the crossbar . Wayne Rooney stepped to the fore in his role as captain and was unlucky not to score in Turin . England captain showed a good understanding with Harry Kane on their first start together . He also linked up really well with Harry Kane , especially in the second half . It looked like they had a kind of telepathic togetherness . I ’ m sure that will be something Roy Hodgson will be keen to see more of in the future . It ’ s interesting how , recently , strike partnerships have seemed like a thing of the past , but Rooney and Kane demonstrated they have an excellent understanding and play like a pair , not individuals . Jagielka shows why he 's still valuable to Roy . When you look at Phil Jagielka ’ s rise in international football , it has been completely without fanfare . He had a couple of hairy moments , but still looked the best defender on show in Turin , weighing in with countless clearances and blocks . He also reads the game very well . Everton centre-back Phil Jagielka proved he is England 's best defender with a fuss-free performance . Jagielka fared better than fellow defender Chris Smalling who was forced to withdraw after feeling unwell . He was relegated to the Championship with Sheffield United in 2007 and bought by Everton , where he took a while to mature . But right now , he looks better than Smalling and Jones , who have had a lot more hype surrounding their breakthroughs into the England squad . Jagielka was left out against Lithuania , but showed he should still be first-choice . Substitute Andros Townsend rescued England with a late super strike to earn a draw .
England drew four-four with Italy in their international friendly in Turin . Manchester United 's Phil Jones failed to impress in a deep midfield role . Wayne Rooney developed a good understanding with Harry Kane . Everton 's Phil Jagielka proved he is Roy Hodgson 's best defender . READ : Kane shows he can handle the heat as Italy provide stern test .