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The unfortunate Heskey is denied by Mokin's best save of the evening after the Wigan man had got his head to Beckham's pinpoint cross.

It's all England now as Wright-Phillips has another shot blocked before Gerrard drags an effort wide.

It's almost a fifth goal for England but Mokin does well to keep Heskey's close-range effort out.

Wright-Phillips is bundled over in the area but it's definitely not a penalty.

Kazakhstan are tiring as England begin to dictate possession.

Despite the third goal, Cole hasn't been forgiven by the fans who continue to boo the Chelsea man's every touch.

It looks like David Beckham could be limbering up for a cameo performance.

Kazakhstan still look dangerous every time they attack.

Gerrard seems certain to latch on to Rooney's pass but a superb last-ditch tackle stops the Liverpool man's surge into the penalty area.

From the free-kick, Heskey flicks a header wide. Better by England though.

Walcott, who has been very quiet since the opening 15 minutes, finally wins a free-kick after a brisk run down the right.

Lampard's shot comes off Wright-Phillips and almost loops over Mokin who manages to get back into position to make the save.

The crowd have turned against Cole whose every touch is met by a crescendo of boos.

Surely that should settle England down now. Another couple of goals would be ideal before the midweek trip to Belarus.

Nuserbaev's pace is causing the England defence all sorts of problems. Gerrard is forced to race back to deny the youngster this time.

Kazakhstan haven't given this game up as they surge forward again.

Cole suddenly finds himself free inside the area but is unable to get the ball to Wright-Phillips as the visitors get back to concede the corner - that comes to nothing.

The crowd is still very quiet though. It's been another far from vintage display. Since the goal Kazakhstan have been the better team.

Zhambyl Kukeyev attempts to beat the entire England defence on his own and almost succeeds until he finally over-runs the ball.

It's been another stop-start display by England but at least they have the lead now.

The visitors respond immediately with Nuserbaev forcing James to make a smart, if unorthodox, save.

Wright-Phillips almost catches Mokin out at his near post but the keeper turns the ball away for a corner.

Baltiev's free-kick hits the wall but it's been a slipshod start to the second half by England.

The lively Nuserbaev wins a free-kick 35 yards out after enticing Rio Ferdinand into a rash challenge.

It's almost a complete disaster for England who are caught out by a swift counter-attack. However, Nuserbaev is unable to hit the target when it seemed easier to score.

It comes to nothing though but there's still time for Rooney to fire a tame effort wide.

Walcott shows his pace to launch another England attack just before the break.

The England fans are getting restless as Kazakhstan keep the ball for a lengthy spell.

Gerrard surges forward trying to start another England attack but the Kazakhstan defence holds firm.

England appear to have run out of ideas as another intended pass rolls out of play.

Heskey lumbers forward and appears to have found Lampard in a goalscoring position only for the Chelsea man to be pulled back for offside.

Rooney leads a good England counter-attack but Walcott's attempted pass to Gerrard is poor and the chance is lost.

Walcott has barely touched the ball since the opening ten minutes when he looked to be good enough to beat the visitors on his own.

England's passing is starting to go astray. They could do with a goal before half-time to keep the crowd on their side.

Gerrard's free-kick is punched away by Alexandr Mokin though.

Cole wins a free-kick close to the byline. A good chance for England to break the deadlock.

Kazakhstan are growing in confidence as England start to labour.

Another good passing move ends with Lampard's 25-yard drive flying narrowly wide.

There's a few murmurs of discontent from the England fans as Barry's attempted pass to Rooney drifts out for a throw-in.

Upson gets his head to another corner - this time taken by Gerrard - but is unable to direct the ball goalwards.

England have been held by Macedonia and embarrassed by Croatia and Russia recently. Hopefully there won't be another mishap in the making tonight.

Upson gets up well to head another Lampard corner against a defender as England continue to attack.

Better by England as Gareth Barry and Heskey set up Lampard whose effort from the edge of the area is deflected away for a corner, that comes to nothing.

A close passing move fails to penetrate the Kazakhstan rearguard but at least England are attempting to play some good stuff.

The early goal has not arrived though as the midway point of the first half moves near.

Walcott has been the star of the show so far though as he jinks his way forward again before failing to hit the target from the edge of the area.

Wes Brown and Cole are getting forward at every opportunity and England are certainly attempting to use the full width of the pitch.

England start to increase the tempo of the match but Kazakhstan have defended doggedly so far and look more than useful when they do attack.

Upson and James make a hash of things at the back and there's more relief for the home fans as Baltiev is unable to make the most of the error.

Lampard's shot is blocked after some good play by Rooney. Cole then tries his luck from distance but the effort is wide and very high.

A mistake by Ashley Cole lets in Tanat Nuserbaev who drags his shot across David James' goal wide. That should be a warning to England though.

It's been a lively start by England with latest boy wonder Walcott prominent.

Gerrard's excellent free-kick is headed away by the visitors with Heskey lurking.

Walcott is tripped by Ruslan Baltiev as he charges forward again. No yellow card though.

Rooney tries his luck from distance but the shaven-headed Manchester United man's effort sails harmlessly over the bar.

More space for Walcott this time. His cross from the right should be turned in by Heskey, but the Wigan man is denied by some last-ditch Kazakhstan defending.

Walcott gets an early touch but is immediately closed down.