Joe Cole equaliser will not have hidden England's weaknesses
England rescued a fortunate draw against Czech Republic but were poor in their last game before the start of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Milan Baros turned England skipper John Terry and had his shot deflected in off Ashley Cole to put the Czechs ahead.
England equalised with a powerful Wes Brown header but were out-classed and outplayed by the visitors.
Marek Jankulovski restored the Czech lead with a superb free-kick before Joe Cole scrambled home in injury time.
Cole's goal was more than England deserved and did not fool part of a home crowd who booed off England and had earlier given Frank Lampard the same treatment when he was substituted.
England's performance will also have given boss Fabio Capello plenty to think about before the qualifying campaign for the next World Cup starts against Andorra on 6 September and against Croatia four days later.
The Italian has made it clear he wants his side playing as a unit and the players mirroring their club form for their country.
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