After a turbulent few weeks for England, which has seen Sam Allardyce sacked and Gareth Southgate take over as interim boss, the Three Lions picked up a comfortable 2-0 win over Malta on Saturday.

First half goals from Daniel Sturridge and Dele Alli set Southgate’s side on their way to an easy win at Wembley and, although the second half lacked the same intensity as the first, the hosts were never really troubled by the world’s 176th ranked side.

The former Middlesbrough boss handed a debut to Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard, and there was also a start for Arsenal’s Theo Walcott, such has been his good form for the Gunners this season.

Wayne Rooney also got the nod in midfield despite not starting Manchester United’s last two Premier League matches, and there was also a recall for Southampton’s Ryan Bertrand, although his evening ended after just 18 minutes due to injury.

So, what can we take from Saturday’s game at Wembley? Who impressed for England and who should fear for their place on Tuesday in Slovenia? Here is what’s hot and what’s not after England’s victory on Saturday…

HOT – Jordan Henderson

Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson was the best player on the Wembley pitch on Saturday, and controlled the game from the middle of the park.

He played a part in both of England’s goals – the first in particular after his teasing cross was met by a fine header from club teammate Sturridge.

Henderson completed more passes than the whole of the Malta team put together and, although greater challenges are to come, he’s a player that has made the centre-midfield role his own in recent months, and this performance only strengthens his grip on a starting berth.

HOT – Jesse Lingard

Jesse Lingard was a surprise inclusion in the squad Southgate announced last weekend, and it was an even greater surprise to see him in the starting eleven on Saturday.

However, the young Manchester United winger adapted well to international football and, although he didn’t have a goal to show for his efforts, he was bright and exciting enough to warrant another start on Tuesday.

His pace and energy is an obvious weapon that England can look to utilise more in future matches but, as international debuts go, it was a decent one from the 23-year-old.

NOT – Wayne Rooney

The debate around Wayne Rooney’s place in the England team has been rumbling on for a while now and, based on his performance on Saturday, it’s going to continue for some time yet.

Rooney gave the ball away twice in the opening three minutes, and that somewhat set the tone for a pretty average performance from the skipper.

The Manchester United man was used in a midfield role alongside Henderson, yet he was comfortably bettered by the Liverpool captain throughout the 90 minutes.

Rooney was jeered, rather unfairly given his efforts for the national team over many years, by some sections of the crowd at Wembley, but his disappointing performance again throws into doubt whether he truly warrants a start in this England team.

NOT – Theo Walcott

This was a real chance for Theo Walcott to stake a claim for a regular spot in the England eleven, given the injuries to Raheem Sterling and Adam Lallana.

But the 27-year-old, who has been in fine form for Arsenal this season, struggled to get into the game, and didn’t have the same influence as fellow attackers Sturridge and Lingard.

He was not the same confident, direct Walcott that has been apparent for Arsenal this season, and it remains to be seen whether Southgate keeps faith with the Gunners man on Tuesday in Slovenia.