Estonia 0 England 3:  David Beckham set England on the way to a comprehensive victory over Estonia and ease the pressure on manager Steve McClaren.

Beckham provided two devastating crosses for first Peter Crouch and then Michael Owen after Joe Cole had broken the deadlock with a classy strike.

The Real Madrid midfielder's performance was all the more impressive considering he picked up an early knock which led to his departure after 68 minutes. But by then the job was done.

McClaren had emphasised the need for patience at the A Le Coq Arena, Estonia's small but modern national stadium, but England were never seriously worried.

In the 37th minute England's waiting game paid off as Cole put McClaren's side ahead.

Bridge's long throw was headed on by the leaping Crouch and Cole controlled the ball on his chest, at the same time turning past Dmitri Kruglov before rifling a half-volley past Mart Poom.

With nine minutes gone in the second half, Beckham produced a pass of absolute genius to set Crouch up for England's second goal, which settled any remaining nerves.

Taking possession on the right, Beckham looked up and then curled the ball around the central defender Ragnar Klavan to offer Crouch a tempting target.

The Liverpool striker made no mistake either, heading over Poom for his 12th goal in 19 internationals.

Terehhov interrupted the flow temporarily, getting a shot on target but straight at Robinson, before Beckham produced the goods again in the 62nd minute.

Lampard's raking cross-field ball dropped at his feet and Beckham bent a cross to the far-post where Owen stabbed home before running to congratulate the supplier.

By now Beckham was hobbling badly and soon came off to a standing ovation from the England fans.