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England start the match brightly with Wayne Rooney already posing problems for Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa

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Sven-Goran Eriksson watches his first-choice side from the touchline as they continue their Euro 2004 preparations

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Michael Owen scores the opener in the 22nd minute after Seigo Narazaki parries Steven Gerrard's drive

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Gerrard congratulates his Liverpool team-mate after his goal gives England a deserved 1-0 lead against Japan

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Japan's play improves following Owen's goal and they soon force England captain David Beckham into defensive work

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Japan's confidence continues to grow and they are rewarded when Shinji Ono scores a fine goal in the 53rd minute

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Beckham is replaced in the 82nd minute as England fail to impress in a disappointing second half display

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Wayne Rooney searches for the winner but England are left frustrated as the game ends in a 1-1 draw