Phew!!

A big sigh of relief as England took advantage of their speedy wingers and Beckham's signature crosses measured to an inch-perfect accuracy to book their place into the second round of the World Cup Germany 2006. Goals from the Liverpool duo of Crouch and Gerrard marked England's return to their winning ways. Greater news for English fans and worst of news to England's opponents. Rooney is back in action and already doing acrobatic scissors kicks.

Rusty in almost the whole game until Aaron Lennon, Wayne Rooney and Stewart Downing came on from the substitute's bench later in the game. England played pathetic football for 82 minutes but after Crouch's goal in the 83rd, England came to life. Trinidad and Tobago did gave England and her supporters their fare share of scares in both halves but England lived through them. Gerrard wrapped up the match in the 90+ minute. All goals courtesy of David Beckham. The magnificent England captain. *clap* *clap* *clap* England!!! Next target, Sweden!