Terry Turns Jeers to Cheers with Solid Performance at Wembley

Friday, 5th March 2010 at 12:10pm

Former England captain John Terry was on the receiving end of some initial hostility from sections of the England supporters at Wembley Stadium last night, but turned the jeers into cheers with an assured defensive performance helping England come back from a goal down to beat Egypt 3-1 with goals from Peter Crouch (2) and Shaun Wright-Phillips.

England's match against the 2010 African Cup of Nations champions was just one of a number of matches played in Europe as teams begin to step up their preparations for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, which kicks off in 98 days.

England, captained by Steven Gerrard, who impressed along with Gareth Barry and Wayne Rooney, trailed at halftime thanks to a goal from Egyptian star Mohammed Zidan, who capitalised on a slip from Matthew Upson to give his side a 1st half lead.

Peter Crouch came off the bench to score a goal either side of a strike from Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips and wrap up what ended as a comfortable win for Capello's charges.

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Elsewhere, Spain recorded their first win in France for more than four decades as they underlined why they are many people's favourites for the title in June.

Goals from David Villa and Sergio Ramos were enough to secure the win, with Florent Malouda the closest to scoring for Les Bleus; his header striking the post after good work from substitute Djibril Cisse.

In other matches, goals from Dirk Kuyt and Klaas Jan-Huntelaar gave the Netherlands a 2-1 win over the USA in Amsterdam, Carlos Bocanegra scoring for Bob Bradley's side; a Juan Sebastian Veron-inspired Argentina overcame Germany in Munich courtesy of a goal from Benfica winger Angel de Maria; and World Champions Italy were held to a nil-nil draw with African side Cameroon at home.On Tuesday, five-time world champions Brazil defeated Giovanni Trappatoni's Ireland by two goals to nil at the Emirates Stadium in London. Dunga's men were given a 1-0 lead courtesy of an own goal from Keith Andrews before Robinho scored a sublime goal to seal a deserved victory.

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