England U-21 2-1 Slovenia U-21: Micah Richards shows rich promise

Micah Richards gave England boss Fabio Capello a reminder of his talents by starring for Stuart Pearce's young lions last night.

Pearce's team fell behind at Hull's KC Stadium in the 12th minute to a slick left foot finish from Slovenia striker Etien Velikonja. But Richards levelled for England, who are preparing for their final UEFA U-21 Championship qualifier against Portugal next month, after earlier heading against a post.

England skipper James Milner then fired the hosts' winner in the 35th minute with a superb turn and right-foot shot.

The biggest cheer greeted the introduction of Fraizer Campbell, whose 15 goals on loan last term at Hull helped the Tigers up.

Slovenia striker Nejc Pecnik saw red in the 63rd minute for two yellows.