Just before the 10-minute mark the forecast rain began to fall but England soon opened the scoring through the boot of Wilkinson after All Blacks captain Richie McCaw infringed at a ruck.

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Thursday's rain-hit session at the Catalunya circuit saw Australia's Mark Webber record the fastest time after conditions dried out in the afternoon.

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Torrential rain forced the referee to take the players from the field just after the hour mark.

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Ronaldo had started the night in high spirits as he was presented with a special cap to mark the occasion but after the match, the Real Madrid star left the pitch in pouring rain sporting a face like thunder.

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He also had John Maunders caught by Eoin Morgan and Mark Pettini lbw to leave the visitors in deep trouble before Walker and Foster steadied the ship until heavy rain forced an early close.

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