Joe Cole helped spare Fabio Capello’s blushes with a double strike to see off the minnows of
The Chelsea star hit two goals in the space of six minutes early in the second half to silence some of the boos from the travelling England fans after an uninspiring first 45 minutes.
The 26-year-old, who had not been in Capello’s first XI for the last four internationals, came on as a second-half substitute and is now likely to start against
Capello made four changes from the side held 2-2 at home by the Czechs, the most significant of which was to leave out David Beckham after starting him in the previous four friendlies.
Despite enjoying having 81 per cent of possession,
Too often
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The Midddlesbrough star was eventually replaced by Cole for the second half with Capello also bringing on Emile Heskey in place of Jermain Defoe to partner Rooney.
Joleon Lescott was first to react to the ball into the box by the
Six minutes later he struck for the second time. Gareth Barry and Rooney were involved in the build-up before the
Despite the win, Capello will be aware
