England v Azerbaijan - Live!!!

(From Guardian Unlimited)

26 mins: A Frank Lampard Howitzer from outside the box fizzes over the bar.

"In the event that any of the good people at Fox Soccer Channel read your commentary, could you let them know that someone left a mic on in the director's booth and it's been on for a good fifteen minutes," writes Tim in Boston.

22 mins: Azerbaijan goalkeeper Dmitry Kramarenko rushes off his line and gets down well to save from Joe Cole. Halfway through the first half and England haven't scored yet, which is one in the eye for those who predicted an 8-0 tonking. Or better.

18 mins: Joe Cole sends a cross to the far post from the left, which Michael Owen heads downwards against the onrushing goalkeeper's leg. It falls nicely for Beckham who, six inches out, whacks it against the upright. Quality finishing from …