With Tottenham demoralized, Walcott then added a fifth just three minutes later, outpacing the visiting defense before firing home.

CNN: Arsenal fight back to win sensational north London derby

Pearce also later replaced Fraizer Campbell with Theo Walcott as England looked to inject some added pace into their play.

BBC: England U21 1-1 Germany U21

Adam Johnson, who excelled as a substitute for Theo Walcott after he was stretchered off with an ankle injury following Rooney's goal, added an expertly taken second after 69 minutes to confirm his growing maturity on the international stage.

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