The Premier League champions, minus Michael Essien, Frank Lampard and John Terry, head to Tyneside without a win in their last two matches.
Critics believe the furore over Wayne Bridge and John Terry, plus an injury to Ashley Cole, have seriously dented England's chances in the tournament.
The goal visibly lifted England and John Terry went close to making it 2-0 when he drove a shot into the side-netting from the edge of the area.
Chelsea and England stars Ashley Cole and John Terry were there, alongside Olympian Denise Lewis and EastEnders actress Brooke Kinsella, whose brother Ben was stabbed and killed in London this June.
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As they were progressing to the Serie B title under Didier Deschamps last season, they were linked with several England stars, including Chelsea pair Lampard and John Terry and Liverpool midfielder Gerrard, who agreed a new Anfield deal this month.
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They survived some horrendous luck, with injuries to key players such as Petr Cech and John Terry, to push United all the way but the way they play might just have let them down - and I say that as a huge admirer of Chelsea.
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In England, both Luiz Suarez and John Terry received bans for racial abuse in separate incidents that took place in 2011 but the story that made headlines around the world came when Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng led his team off in a friendly in protest at racism from supporters this January.
Chelsea and England captain John Terry and Everton defender Joleon Lescott also remain high on the club's wish-list.
Of the other players who are missing, Spurs keeper Paul Robinson is out with a knee injury and Chelsea pair John Terry and Frank Lampard both need minor operations.
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Rooney might have put England ahead with an effort that was cleared off the line and captain John Terry hit the woodwork with a header, but Slovenia also had their chances.
Joe Hart replaces David James in goal and Phil Jagielka and Theo Walcott are in for John Terry and Frank Lampard.
The incident comes in the wake of the furore over reports surrounding Chelsea and England defender John Terry's private life.
He ruled himself out of England duty after allegations of an affair between his former girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel and Chelsea captain John Terry.
Chelsea and England captain John Terry was charged by UK police after allegedly making racist remarks to Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand in October 2011.
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Over the last year English football has had to grapple with the fall out of racism cases involving Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and Chelsea defender John Terry, with English FA punishing both players.
The charge is the latest twist in an ongoing saga that began last October, when England and Chelsea defender John Terry was accused of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand, Rio's brother, during a Premier League game.
Right from the start, Chelsea looked off key and when skipper John Terry failed to head away Paul Konchesky's cross, Gera was on hand to hook the ball in after Bobby Zamora had nodded it his way.
Bridge announced he did not wish to be picked for international duty, stating that his position in the squad could be "untenable and potentially divisive" following allegations that his ex-girlfriend had an affair with Chelsea and England defender John Terry.
Captain and centre-back John Terry has been one of the biggest losses through injury and the team have dropped six points in their last four Premiership outings while letting in six goals.
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He will have been concerned by England's defensive vulnerability, but he was able to see injury-plagued Tottenham defender King complete 90 minutes and his worries will be placed in context by the knowledge he has Chelsea duo John Terry and Ashley Cole to recall.
John Terry and Wayne Bridge played together at Chelsea until Wayne Bridge moved to Manchester City in 2008.
However, captain John Terry and former skipper David Beckham are insistent that the match is not about revenge.
Two goals from John Terry and a thunderous 35-yard strike from Brazil international settled the west London derby.
Bolton struggled to create chances but could have had two penalties when John Terry and Drogba appeared to handle.
Chelsea's John Terry and Liverpool's Luis Suarez were fined and received lengthy bans for two separate offenses which occurred in 2011.
However, defender John Terry and midfielder Eden Hazard were taken off with injuries and are battling to be fit for Wednesday's Europa League final against Benfica.
Striker Diego Milito gave the home side the perfect start, taking advantage of some poor defending from John Terry and firing in after only three minutes.
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And former England skipper John Terry also said that preparations were continuing as normal after Saturday's training - the first high-tempo session since they arrived on Thursday.
Much of the pre-match emphasis surrounded deposed England captain John Terry and the Chelsea defender was barracked at the start by a large section of the 80, 000 crowd.
What is for sure is that the likes of Chelsea's John Terry and Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand will be happy to play with Davies rather than against him.
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