Hungary have been confirmed as England’s first opponents at the new Wembley stadium as part of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s preparations for the World Cup finals.

Newcastle defender Jonathan Woodgate turned in a superb display in Belgrade to remind Bobby Robson just why he paid so much for his services.

Partizan Belgrade 0 Newcastle 1

Influential Italy captain Paolo Maldini remained on course to equal a World Cup record after overcoming an injury scare.

Influential Italy captain Paolo Maldini remained on course to equal a World Cup record after overcoming an injury scare.