Manchester United winger Kieran Richardson scored twice in his international debut to give England a 2-1 victory over the United States Saturday in a national televised friendly meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

Richardson, who helped West Brom escape Premiership relegation while on loan this season, scored on a free kick in the fourth minute and off a pass from Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole in the 44thminute.

The Americans finally scored in the 79th minute, when Landon Donovan took a free kick and Carlos Bocanegra flicked it while sliding in front of the goal. England goalie David James made a nice kick save, but the ball caromed straight back at David Dempsey, who headed it in.

England played a largely second-choice lineup with Joe Cole, Ashley Cole and Sol Campbell the only regulars. David Beckham andMichael Owen are expected to join the team for Tuesday's game against Colombia in New Jersey.

The United States wasn't at full strength, either, likely due to a its World Cup qualifiers June 4 and June 8 against Costa Ricaand Panama.

Source: Xinhua