5 rising stars who have made their name at the 2018 World Cup

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Good performances at the World Cup often put young, relatively unknown players in the shop window for moves to some of Europe’s top sides.

Press Association Sport takes a look at some of the players who have impressed in Russia.

Aleksandr Golovin (Russia)

Russia's Aleksandr Golovin has been one of the hosts' best players.
Russia’s Aleksandr Golovin has been one of the hosts’ best players (PA)

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Serbia)

Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic impressed in Russia.
Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic impressed in Russia (AP)

Benjamin Pavard (France)

France defender Benjamin Pavard scored a brilliant goal against Argentina.
France defender Benjamin Pavard scored a brilliant goal against Argentina (AP)

Hirving Lozano (Mexico)

Hirving Lozano's performances for Mexico attracted plenty of attention.
Hirving Lozano’s performances for Mexico attracted plenty of attention (AP)

Lucas Torreira (Uruguay)

Uruguay’s Lucas Torreira helped keep Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal during their last-16 victory.
Uruguay’s Lucas Torreira helped keep Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal quiet during their last-16 victory (AP)

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