Austra 0-1 England
Posted by Admin on 16/11/2007
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Michael Owen was injured and Peter Crouch scored the winner in a low key friendly in Vienna.
Frank Lampard was back alongside Steven Gerrard in England's midfield, although exactly why the impressive Gareth Barry was dropped for Lampard's return is a mystery.
David Beckham also returned from injury to win his 98th international cap, and it was his corner that Crouch headed home for the only goal of the match.
4,500 fans travelled to the freezing Austrian capital, showing once again that England are easily the best supported team in Europe, but the loyal fans were left cold in a match which offered little in entertainment.
The most significant event of the match, barring Crouch's winner, was an injury to Michael Owen that will keep him out of the Croatia match.
For now, all eyes are on Israel.
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Brentford goalkeeper Chick Brodie was attacked by a stray dog during the league game at Colchester on 28 November 1970. He was out of action for 3 months and could only manage 7 more games before retiring due to injury
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