Fabio Capello's decision to drop Jermain Defoe and Emile Heskey started paying on the fly as the attacker against Slovenia on its way to England to finish with a 1-0 victory in Port Elizabeth.
Landon Donovan's injury-time work in Pretoria meant the result was exactly what England did in group C, because it means that second place and leave them in the same quarter of the draw as hazardous Diego Maradona of Argentina. But the important thing is that she still.
With the notable exception of Wayne Rooney, who was not impressed look is replaced by Joe Cole, and the fact that their goals is a different reading, England was again to produce all the verve and fire their manager knows that are so capable.
Days of resentment gave way to sheer excitement of seeing a team as old and even if their profligacy ensured there were nervous moments for survival for the victory could be achieved at the end they did.
The men, who combined to achieve this crucial objective England are crucial both a personal spirit exorcised.
It 's almost forgotten it was so long ago, but at the very beginning of the World Cup in England, Defoe was a starter for Capello.
Pulled out after a goalless 45 minutes against Andorra in Barcelona, Defoe had been condemned to the role of substitute impact for the rest of the qualifiers, while scoring three times in the process.
Milner wound is much cooler. Always a favorite Capello, Aston Villa man was asked to enter a hole on the left side of midfield in England for the opening session with the United States.
Since the right to hunt by Carlos Bocanegra, 24, was pulled out after the half hour and must have wondered if it would be more action in South Africa to see.
Capello is intensely loyal though. Having decided upon the defensive solidity than Aaron Lennon can provide, the Italian turned to the right role Milner.
His contribution in advance was filled with errors. But he swung a deep cross in the middle box Slovenia through that opening period was almost Beckham-esque.
Defoe had his way to the danger, as would any instinctive shot was just before Marko Suler and locked my leg, poke the ball goalwards with enough force to overcome Samir Handanovic, which are almost save a file.
He had 23 minutes to accomplish what Defoe when Heskey was successful in eight years, a goal shared.
Visible pressure lifted from his shoulders English. The high pace, moving faster, pushing tigerish game Capello had languished, and where temperatures of a South African winter dress almost suddenly, and so are the opportunities.
Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard captain was the first pair before the break, the man knew that Liverpool would get more power when he was behind an effort that starts from the feet Handanovic not only after a hitherto peaceful Rooney had given the wonderful ball square.
Capello a frustrated figure as eight feet and completely unmarked, Defoe made no contact Barry had lofted a pass after a penalty area in Slovenia in a state of confusion, thanks to some selfless run from Rooney.
John Terry has had a brilliant save by Handanovic when he rose to meet Barry corner before Rooney hit the post on the basis of an uncontrolled message after running into the penalty area was noted by Frank Lampard.
It was delicious cuisine directly raised by the Premier League, the type of football that Capello has asked to save its' gekke''beweren that England was the final tournament in this large and prestigious Soccer City can be reached by July 11.
A week for an apology and forgiveness, England fans have responded by showing that it had no grudge for the declamation of Rooney in Cape Town pierced by singing his name with verve, even if the second time was their talisman would leave - sadly - to ask to make room for Joe Cole for his long-awaited bow.
Among the euphoria find a team, a problem was important enough neglected. England still lead to a stabbing and could easily be taken away.
Terry was the first, then Glen Johnson thrown in for shots of Slovenia, the smallest country in the tournament had their draw and England would have been out.
For Slovenia, events elsewhere would result in great disappointment. For England, the pride has been restored - and a sigh of relief can be inhaled.
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