WHAT WE LEARNED FROM ENGLAND'S LATEST FRIENDLY

After a relatively unispiring 2-0 win over a poor USA side at Wembley - what has Fabio Capello learnt for the experience?

John Terry is still an exceptional leader -

Love him or hate him, the reaction of the players when he scored the opening goal shows the respect he has within the game. Will come back stronger from his penalty nightmare, and bound to be an important player in England's charge for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa

Steven Gerrard is our most important midfielder -

Sent clear by substitute Gareth Barry, the Liverpool man produced a cool finish to round off an improved performance in an England shirt. Getting the best out of our two best players - Rooney and Gerrard, are the key to England becoming a side who can beat the best in the world. But will Capello be ready to leave out Frank Lampard to accomodate the more suited Barry in the centre with Gerrard.

Wayne Rooney is still immatue -

His foul-mouthed rantings at the referee after being booked and several rash tackles show that Rooney can still not be trusted not to implode on the biggest stage. His loose passing will also be a concern for Capello, but it was good to see him employed in the second-striker role where he can be most effective.

ENGLAND 2 USA 0

A goal a piece from John Terry and Steven Gerrard secured a 2-0 win for England over the USA at Wembley.

Terry went some way to putting the memory of his Champions League final penalty miss behind him by rising to meet a pinpoint David Beckham free kick with a firm header past Tim Howard in the first half.

Then Gerrard was sent clear by substitute Gareth Barry in the second half to seal a comfortable 2-0 victory.

The USA created little in a poor performance as they rarely threatened David James' goal.