18 mins: Sinclair on for Hargreaves

England 0, Argentina 0 (latest)

Owen Hargreaves has been replaced by Trevor Sinclair in the 18th minute of the game.

The Argentinians started to concede a series of free-kicks and one late challenge by Batistuta earned the striker a yellow card from referee Pierluigi Collina.

Samuel then brought down Owen in a dangerous position on the left but David Beckham failed to make the most of the set piece which was headed clear at the near post by Batistuta.

Batistuta then led with his arm and conceded another free kick some 35 yards out and Beckham was over ambitious in attempting a shot which cannoned off the defensive wall.

The challenges were certainly flying in and Argentinian keeper Pablo Cavallero needed extensive treatment after being on the receiving end of a heavy challenge from Rio Ferdinand following a corner by Beckham.

Eriksson was forced into a midfield reshuffle after 18 minutes when Owen Hargreaves, who had picked up an early knock on his left leg, limped out of the action and was replaced by Trevor Sinclair.

It was a big chance for the West Ham player who had only earned a place in the squad because of Danny Murphy’s withdrawal through injury.