Fans mingle on the terraces at Chicago's Soldier Field stadium ahead of England's friendly against the United States

USA goalkeeper Kasey Keller's first job is picking Kieran Richardson's 25-yard free-kick out of the back of his net

It is a dream start for Richardson (left), who celebrates his goal, four minutes into his debut, with Alan Smith

The home side hit back though and Landon Donovan's free-kick eludes David James but comes back off the post

Donovan then drags an effort wide from 15 yards as the USA continue to push for an equaliser

The pressure shows on boss Sven-Goran Eriksson's face as England struggle to create many chances

But Richardson makes the USA pay - firing home his second to give England an undeserved 2-0 half-time lead

Alan Smith looks to extend England's lead early in the second half, but he is outjumped by Keller

Clint Dempsey fires home for the USA to ensure a nervy last 15 minutes for England, but the visitors hold on