The VAR experiment is being trialled by FIFA at selected matches and events.

England will play with a video assistant referee for the first time in their friendly against France on Tuesday.

The VAR experiment is being trialled by FIFA at selected matches and events, with wider implementation and a role in the 2018 World Cup to follow, but is not currently mandatory.

Both associations have to agree to its use under current rules and the Football Association was happy to give its assent.

England players training on the eve of the France friendly (John Walton/PA)

Italian referee Davide Massa will be officiating the match, with two conventional assistant referees supplemented by compatriots Marco Guida and Massimiliano Irrati providing television support.

They will be based in a video operation room which can be, but does not have to be, inside the stadium.

The VARs will be on hand to review and advise on four distinct issues: goals where there may have been a violation or offside missed during the build-up, penalty decisions, red cards and cases of mistaken identity.