Fabio Capello hailed his three young lions as the main reason to celebrate a win against Sweden sealed at Wembley by England’s 2000th international goal.

Phil Jones, Kyle Walker and Jack Rodwell came in for special praise from Capello after his England team won 1-0 to end 2011 unbeaten.

Perfect 10: Gareth Barry flicks a header that deflects in off Swedish defender Daniel Majstorovic

It was England’s first victory against Sweden since 1968, courtesy of a goal initially awarded to Gareth Barry.

But the ball skidded in off Sweden defender Daniel Majstorovic and was credited as an own goal.

'It's important to beat Sweden after 43 years but it was more important to see Jones, Rodwell and Walker play against a team which is really organised and difficult to play against.

'The answer that I received from the performance is really important for me. And these three players played really well.'

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