England needed an own goal by Paraguay captain Carlos Gamarra to grind out a 1-0 victory in Saturday`s Group B opener. England made a dream start on a hot afternoon at the Waldstadion when Gamarra headed a David Beckham free kick into his own net after four minutes.
In pic: Gamarra (2nd left) heads the ball into his own goal to open the scoring for England. (AP photo)
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