In the courtroom, Gerhartsreiter kept up appearances just as all of his alter-egos would have.

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Ledley King marked his first England appearance for three years by heading them into an early lead and Peter Crouch kept up his outstanding international scoring record by scrambling home for his 21st goal in 38 appearances before the interval after Wayne Rooney saw his header turned on to the bar by Mexico keeper Oscar Perez.

BBC: England 3-1 Mexico