David Beckham attempts to tackle Hungary's Peter Halmosi during a frenetic opening England enjoy most of the early possession at Old Trafford with Joe Cole a constant threat to the Hungarians The crowd are frustrated by the lack of goalmouth action with Steven Gerrard thwarted by Pal Dardai and Laszlo Eger In the closing minutes of the half England are awarded a penalty following Csaba Feher's foul on Gerrard The disappointing half ends goalless as Frank Lampard's 41st-minute penalty is well saved by Hungary's Gabor Kiraly The deadlock is broken soon after half-time when Gerrard glances Beckham's free-kick past the keeper John Terry heads in England's second goal in the 51st minute after another fine cross from Beckham Pal Dardai pulls a goal back for Hungary - unleashing a superb 30-yard strike that sails past Paul Robinson Theo Walcott makes history as he appears as a substitute to become England's youngest ever player Substitute Peter Crouch completes the 3-1 victory with a fine turn and finish after great work from Joe Cole
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