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Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana has credited a "technical masterclass" from Arsenal's Santi Cazorla as the catalyst for his call-up for England.

The Saints playmaker looks set to win his first cap when the Three Lions entertain Chile at Wembley on Friday evening, and Lallana has recalled a 6-1 hammering against the Gunners in September last year ahead of the game, saying he used it a learning curve.

"The best player I've played against was easily Santi Cazorla at Arsenal," said Lallana in an interview with boot manufacturers Puma.

"We played them early last season, and lost 6-1. It was a technical masterclass from him.

"He can turn, he can pivot off either side of the foot, and it was a great learning experience playing against him."

The 25-year-old has earned rave reviews for the Saints this season, with Mauricio Pochettino's side currently sitting third in the Premier League.

The attacking midfielder has scored five goals this season, with the pick of the bunch arguably coming after he finished off a fine solo run with a finish in the 4-1 win against Hull City last Saturday.

Lallana's fine form has been rewarded with his first call-up to the England squad, alongside team-mates Rickie Lambert and Jay Rodriguez.