Healy doubled the lead seven minutes later when he drove forward before unleashing which defected off AC Milan defender Kakha Kaladze and past keeper Georgi Makaridze.

BBC: Northern Ireland 4-1 Georgia

Several players have been targets of abuse from supporters in recent weeks, including American forward Jozy Altidore of the Dutch club AZ Alkmaar, Barcelona defender Daniel Alves and AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, who led his teammates off the field during an exhibition game in protest.

WSJ: Henry: Deduct points from teams with abusive fans

Silva, a Brazilian national-team defender, actually apologized to the fans he left behind at AC Milan when he arrived in France, because his move was seen as a step down.

WSJ: Paris Saint-Germain Dares to Dream Again

Cannavaro was winning his 126th cap for his country, equalling the record of AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini, but it was an otherwise forgettable night for the central defender.

BBC: Italy 0-3 Brazil

Former France defender Marcel Desailly, who played under Capello during both of the Italian's spells in charge of AC Milan, believes language difficulties might not be the 61-year-old's only barrier in the England set-up.

BBC: Capello 'to get best out of team'