Five Things We Learned From Nigeria's Loss To England : Iwobi Key, Ogu's Versatility, Onazi....

The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to England in Saturday's international friendly at Wembley Stadium.

Izuchukwu Okosi looks at the five talking points from the game as countdown to the FIFA World Cup continues :

1. Dele Alli would have made the Nigerian national side better IF ONLY...

The Nigerian fans that thronged the Wembley Stadium expressed their disappointment seeing Tottenham Hotspur midfield gem Dele Alli playing for England and not for Nigeria, the country of his father.

Born to the family of Mr. Kehinde and Denise Alli, the player left his family at 14 due to squabbles between his parents.

The Nigerians at the Wembley Stadium booed Alli any time he touched the ball. The pain of the Nigerians was telling and it clearly showed that had Alli played for the three time African champions, the Eagles would have been a far more dangerous side to play against.

Imagine a midfield consisting of Mikel, Alli, Iwobi and Etebo, and Victor Moses from the wings!

Sorry English fans, 'Dele and 'Alli' are Nigerian names. He has Nigerian blood in him. So is Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses (not to forget Ross Barkley, Tammy Abraham, Dominic Solanke etc).

Nationality is man-made.

2. Etebo and A Fit Ndidi Should Bench Onazi

Super Eagles assistant captain Ogenyi was sloppy with his passes and it was one of his stray balls that resulted in Harry Kane's fantastic second England goal.

The midfielder was substituted off in the second half and the performance of the Eagles improved markedly.

The Eagles kept the ball better and there were forward plays which was lacking in the first half.

The introduction of Oghenekaro Etebo and John Ogu saw the Three Lions stars restricted from making the incessant incursions into the Nigerian vital area.

Had Leicester City defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi been fit enough to play for the Eagles, he might have done a better job going by his immaculate form before copping an injury.

Hopefully he will be fit to play against Czech Republic on Wednesday in another tune up friendly.

3. John Ogu's Versatility

Head coach Gernot Rohr made changes in the second half of this friendly which prompted a much better performance from the whole team.

One of the tweaks made by the coach saw John Ogu play at left back and Brian Idowu moved to the left wing back position allowing the latter to join the attack.

That tactical change was good to note as Ogu showed that he can be adapt aside his primary defensive midfield role, winning tackles and playing long balls that freed the likes of Ahmed Musa.

With the dodgy form of Elderson Echiejile and inexperience of Ola Aina, Ogu could be a choice for that role if Rohr intends to play Idowu further up the field in a 3-5-2 formation.

4. Iwobi Will Be Key Player In Russia; History Maker!

Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi was magnificent in Saturday's game.

The 22-year-old scored Nigeria's goal with a swift rebound after Odion Ighalo's shot came off the foot of the post.

Iwobi's all round performance was fantastic. He was all over the lush green Wembley pitch, from the middle to the flanks, and upfront to support Ighalo. There were times he came deeply to pick up the ball.

Such creativity and hunger will be key in unlocking opposition defences at the World Cup.

Team captain John Mikel Obi had a good game and when the charismatic leader call it quits from the national team in few years time, the Eagles have s suitable replacement for the playmaker role.

And Iwobi's goal was the first by a Nigerian against England at the senior level. History maker!

5. The VAR Is Way To Go

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be in use at the World Cup. And it should be adopted for all competitions and major leagues across the world.

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling went to the ground quite easily in the 53rd minute under the guise that he was brought down by Nigerian keeper Francis Uzoho.

The referee duly handed him a yellow card for simulation and it adds to the growing debate of whether the VAR is important or not.

The feedback on Saturday evening was not long and boring which was the major drawback highlighted by those who don't fancy the innovation.

Izuchukwu Okosi