[WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN] After a torturous first half, during which Egypt went ahead, England recovered to beat the three-time African champion, 3-1, at WembleyStadium. Substitutes Peter Crouch and Shaun Wright-Phillips combined for the three goals and improved their chances ofearning tickets to the World Cup.

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