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Rumours concerning David Beckham's transfer is the talk of the terraces before kick-off at the Riverside Stadium

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Wayne Rooney is restored to the starting line-up in place of Emile Heskey for the crucial Euro 2004 qualifier

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After a bright start by England the game stalls in midfield with Paul Scholes unable to get into attacking positions

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England are stunned when Vladimir Janocko's free-kick slips into the net to give Slovakia a shock 31st-minute lead

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Janocko celebrates his goal which, deceives the England goalkeeper David James and sneaks in the far post

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England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson looks on in frustration as his side concede more good chances before half-time

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England still can't find a way back into the match and teenage sensation Rooney is substituted for Darius Vassell

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Stand-in captain Michael Owen gives England hope as he is brought down in the box and earns a penalty kick

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Owen steps up and slots home from the spot to mark his 50th cap with the equaliser on 62 minutes

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Owen turns the game around as he steals in to head England in front for the first time in the match

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The 23-year-old wheels away after sealing a tricky 2-1 win for England with his 22nd international goal