No one cares to consider the possibility or challenge the conditions and there are no clear signs that a turning point of dramatic angle is about to be reached.

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And Adam Johnson ensured England made the most of their numerical advantage as he scored a superbly taken second after 69 minutes, taking Gerrard's precise pass around Benaglio before turning the ball in from an angle.

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Wenger also hailed Samir Nasri, who capped an excellent performance with a superb goal, turning three defenders before firing in from an acute angle.

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