Sloppy England hold Swiss

England fought back to snatch a 2-2 draw in their Euro 2012 qualifier with Switzerland here Saturday after two goalkeeping errors from Joe Hart threatened to send Fabio Capello's side spinning to defeat.

Updated on: Jun 5, 2011, 01:13:10 IST

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England fought back to snatch a 2-2 draw in their Euro 2012 qualifier with Switzerland here Saturday after two goalkeeping errors from Joe Hart threatened to send Fabio Capello's side spinning to defeat.

A Frank Lampard penalty and a second-half strike from substitute Ashley Young saved England's blushes after two first-half goals goals in three minutes from Swiss midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta gave Ottmar Hitzfeld's side a 2-0 lead.
England lie one point clear of rivals Montenegro at the top of Group G who are set to play Bulgaria on Saturday.

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