Jenas handed first England start

Newcastle midfielder Jermaine Jenas was today handed his first England start as the replacement for suspended captain David Beckham in Azerbaijan.

Newcastle midfielder Jermaine Jenas was today handed his first England start as the replacement for suspended captain David Beckham in Azerbaijan.

Jenas, who has previously made just seven substitute appearances, was on the right side of a midfield trio as manager Sven-Goran Eriksson kept faith with his three-pronged attack.

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