Football: England v Hungary in pictures

So much for a World Cup homecoming – after the shambles in South Africa little more than a month ago, tonight's fixture with Hungary feels like a slightly unnecessary affair. At least it'll give fans like these the chance to vent their fury Photograph: Tom Jenkins

On the other hand, this young'un is keen to offer some support to Fabio Capello's charges Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Here they are, limbering up before the match with Stuart Pearce leading the way Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Recognise this guy? Nor do most Blackburn fans. His name's Frankie Fielding and though he's yet to play a game for Rovers he's been drafted into the England squad after impressing during a stint at Rochdale Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Steven Gerrard said in his pre-match press conference yesterday that if he were an England fan he'd probably boo the players tonight Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The last time a camera man poked his lens in Rooney's face the Manchester United striker spouted a few choice words - words he came to regret Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Young Jack Wilshere (the short one) is watching the start of the game from the stands - a familiar position for him, even when he's at Arsenal Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Cheer up Fabio, at least you went to South Africa this summer. Hungary didn't make it that far – in fact they haven't qualified for a major tournament since 1986 – so they shouldn't provide much opposition to England tonight. Then again, USA, Algeria and Slovenia were meant to be routine fixtures and look how they turned out Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Despite it being a young and largely inexperienced England squad, the starting 11 includes several members of the World Cup contingent Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The match begins and Rooney looks to find the net in an England shirt for the first time since the Croatia match in September 2009 Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Theo Walcott, who may count himself fortunate to have missed out on the World Cup debacle, skips a challenge Photograph: Tom Jenkins

England's players defend a free-kick Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Kieran Gibbs is pulled back by Vladimir Koman Photograph: Tom Jenkins

... but Gibbs gets the better of his marker down the left flank and delivers a cross Photograph: Tom Jenkins

In the 62nd minute, calamity strikes England once again. Hungary have the lead thanks to Phil Jagielka's own goal. Replays show Michael Dawson managed to clear the ball before it crossed the line, but neither the referee nor linesman noticed. Goal-line technology, anyone? Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Rooney and Gareth Barry sport familiar facial expressions Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Gerrard cuts inside and leathers a shot at goal - a shot which dips over the keeper and under the bar to make it 1-1 Photograph: Tom Jenkins

As this picture shows, the keeper didn't have a hope of saving it
Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Gerrard adds his second of the night four minutes later following a delightful turn in the box which deceived the cluster of defenders in his path Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The Liverpudlian looks genuinely thrilled. At least he's back in the good books with the fans Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Gibbs, Ashley Young and Bobby Zamora are quick to congratulate their captain Photograph: Tom Jenkins

It's not been a great night for Rooney. His early strike was ruled offside (correctly) and he got jeered off by sections of the crowd when Capello decided to withdraw him Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Wilshere comes on in the second half, for a whole seven minutes Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Adam Johnson looks to add a third goal, but his shot is saved late in the game and the match ends 2-1. That'll do - back to winning ways. Now let's never speak of the 2010 World Cup again. Photograph: Tom Jenkins