James Milner and Peter Crouch leave the team hotel in Rustenburg and head to England's opening training session after their arrival in the host nation
David Beckham, who is in South Africa with the England squad in a supporting role, takes part in the team's opening training session in the morning sun
England's Wayne Rooney takes a break alongside fellow forward Jermain Defoe as the players stretch their legs on the impeccable playing surface at the Royal Bafokeng training pitches
England's 39-year-old keeper David James remains at the team's hotel and doesn't take part in the session due to a slight problem with his knee
England manager Fabio Capello inspects the training pitch before he puts his team through their paces as the build-up to the opening World Cup clash steps up a pace
Gareth Barry's presence in the training session provides a boost to the England boss and the rest of the squad as the Manchester City midfielder could play a key role in the campaign
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is involved in some work with the ball as he avoids the distractions concerning his club and their search for a new manager following the departure of Rafa Benitez
England captain Rio Ferdinand joins his fellow squad members at the session but suffers an injury to his left knee after a tackle later in the session that requires a trip to hospital for a scan
Ferdinand's injury scare will give Capello cause for concern and the Italian provides the media with more information in the press conference that follows the training session
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