The youngest man ever to wear an England shirt in a full international made his first appearance tonight, Tuesday 30th May 2006; in a friendly match against Hungary, at Old Trafford.

At 17 years and 75 days young, Theo Walcott beat Wayne Rooney's record; although he didn't score.

England were leading (2:1) when Peter Crouch and Theo Walcott came on for Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard, just after the hour.

(0:0) at Half-Time

England could have been two goals up at half-time but thanks to the Hungarian goalkeeper, Kiraly Gabor, the score remained goaless after 45 minutes.

The first 40 minutes were rather boring but things livened up in the last five minutes of the first-half.

After Kiraly Gabor saved a Frank Lampard penalty, England seemed to up the tempo; as if they had just gone a goal down.

Two excellent crosses from David Beckham and England could have been two goals up. Kiraly saved a close range header from Michael Owen (just before the penalty that wasn't) and Joe Cole later headed onto the post.

Second Half

Owen Hargreaves replaced Gary Neville and within a minute, England went in front; Steven Gerrard heading the home side ahead from a David Beckham cross: England 1 - Hungary 0.

England Widen The Gap

Shortly afterwards, John Terry rocked the baby; after heading in from a David Beckam free-kick on the left.

Kiraly Gabor came off his line to punch the ball but the Chelsea defender nipped in with a slight touch to make it England 2 - Hungary 0.

Hungary Not Beaten Yet

With 55 minutes gone, Dardai brought Hungary back into the game with a terrific swerving shot from just outside of the England area; into Paul Robinson's top left corner.

England 2 - Hungary 1

Theo Walcott, who still hasn't played in the Premier League for Arsenal, gave us a glimpse of his pace in the 69th minute, as he broke down the right to cross low for Peter Crouch. Unfortunately (for the England substitutes), the cross was cut out.

John Terry made way for Sol Campbell but the game was underway before the Arsenal defender could even take up his position.

Within a minute of coming on, Sol Campbell went into the referee's book.

Peter Crouch Makes it Three

Joe Cole brought the ball forward and looked for the right pass. He seemed to be waiting too long but the grass cutting through-ball reached Peter Crouch, who tured his lanky frame almost elegantly and slotted the ball to the right of a diving Kiraly Gabor.

England 3 - Hungary 1

Three minutes of added time brought no further goals, so the holding exercise ends as England fans sing 'Football's Coming Home'.

Well, too early for that but at least there are no further injuries and Theo Walcott goes into the record books.

Final Score

England 3 - Hungary 1