Goals from Frank Lampard, Michael Owen and Jamaica's Jermaine Taylor sealed the win at Old Trafford.

Defenders John Terry and Ashley Cole were substituted before the break by Sol Campbell and Wayne Bridge respectively.

Chelsea co-captain Lampard opened the score line in the 11th minute when he slammed the ball into the back of the net after quick flicks from Crouch and Owen.

Taylor doubled England's lead just five minutes later when he headed David Beckham's free-kick into his own net past goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts.

Crouch widened the gap when he connected with a Beckham corner-kick to send a deflected shot home in the 28th minute.

Shortly after, Owen scored his first goal of the year when he raced on to Rio Ferdinand's pass, rounded the keeper and tapped into the unguarded net.

Crouch made it five six minutes after the hour mark when he tucked home from close range, converting a low cross from Jamie Carragher.

The tall striker sealed a personal hat-trick two minutes from time as he side-footed an Owen cross past the helpless Ricketts.