Aaron Lennon put the striker through, but he never looked convincing and shot straight at Howard.

BBC: England 1-1 USA

England had opportunities to repair the damage, but Heskey once again illustrated his limitations in front of goal by shooting straight at Howard with only the keeper to beat.

BBC: England 1-1 USA

Fulham had less of the ball than Everton boss David Moyes's team and it took well over half an hour before Zoltan Gera produced their first shot, when Dickson Etuhu marauded into the box only to place his header straight at Howard.

BBC: Fulham 0-0 Everton

Benitez's side started better and should have taken the lead in the fourth minute when Andriy Voronin shot straight at Everton keeper Tim Howard after Hibbert's hesitation let in Yossi Benayoun.

BBC: Everton 1-2 Liverpool