England warmed up for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Croatia with a 2-1 victory over Slovenia in Saturday's friendly at Wembley.<br /><br />Frank Lampard put England ahead with a first half penalty, awarded after a tumble by Wayne Rooney that should extend the current debate over diving, before Jermain Defoe came off the bench to maintain his impressive scoring streak.<br /><br />Zlatan Ljubijankic got one back for Slovenia late on but this was the perfect preparation for Wednesday's showdown against Croatia. A win at Wembley would seal qualification for the World Cup. 

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England warmed up for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Croatia with a 2-1 victory over Slovenia in Saturday's friendly at Wembley

England beat Slovenia 2-1 in football friendly

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