England upbeat as Young guns shoot down Danes

FABIO CAPELLO got 2011 off to a positive start when his youthful side defeated Denmark 2-1 in Copenhagen last night.

Darren Bent and Ashley Young combined to ensure England enjoyed a wonderful night even though Jack Wilshere was not able to match his impressive billing and struggled in the holding midfield role; his contribution paling alongside that of fellow youngster Christian Eriksen.

The home side went in front after just eight minutes when Eriksen’s curling cross was steered home by defender Daniel Agger. However, Frank Lampard and John Terry will be disappointed Agger had so much space to direct the ball beyond Hart’s grasp.