It did, however, mean an opportunity arrived for Sturridge earlier than expected and, while he was guilty of a glaring miss in the 73rd minute, he also forced a fine save from Maarten Stekelenburg and attacked down
England's right with real purpose.

It also saw Young deployed in a more central role, from where he scored his fine goal. Pearce made most of his
changes after the break, with Fraizer Campbell earning his first cap and James Milner replacing Gareth Barry in a central role alongside Parker.

But first came the Holland goals and then, when the Dutch clearly felt their work was done, the English fightback.

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