And Wayne Rooney ensured the win for England with 20 minutes left when he headed in David Beckham's cross as the former captain produced an impressive cameo on his record-breaking 109th appearance for an outfield player.

BBC: England 4-0 Slovakia

Her appearance was followed by a downpour, an event all the more impressive because it had been preceded by a long spell of dry weather.

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